FX-4100 vs i7-7600U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7600U
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.42
+41.5%

Core i7-7600U outperforms FX-4100 by a considerable 42% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7600U and FX-4100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17882066
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency14.711.64
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)12 October 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$393no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-7600U and FX-4100 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.8 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.8 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplier28no data
L1 cache128 KB192 KB
L2 cache512 KB4096 KB
L3 cache4 MB8192 KB
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data315 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C71 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.1 V - Max: 1.4125 V

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7600U and FX-4100 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1356,FPBGA1356AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7600U and FX-4100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Smart Response+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-7600U and FX-4100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7600U and FX-4100 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7600U and FX-4100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 620no data
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-7600U and FX-4100 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-7600U and FX-4100 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-7600U and FX-4100 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7600U and FX-4100.

PCIe version3.0n/a
PCI Express lanes12no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-7600U 2.42
+41.5%
FX-4100 1.71

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-7600U 3702
+41.5%
FX-4100 2617

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.42 1.71
Recency 3 January 2017 12 October 2011
Physical cores 2 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 95 Watt

i7-7600U has a 41.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 533.3% lower power consumption.

FX-4100, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores.

The Core i7-7600U is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-4100 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-7600U is a notebook processor while FX-4100 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-7600U and FX-4100, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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