A10-4655M vs FX-4100

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Aggregate performance score

FX-4100
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.65
+58.7%
A10-4655M
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 25 Watt
1.04

FX-4100 outperforms A10-4655M by an impressive 59% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-4100 and A10-4655M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20852444
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataAMD A-Series
Power efficiency1.643.94
Architecture codenameZambezi (2011−2012)Trinity (2012−2013)
Release date12 October 2011 (13 years ago)15 May 2012 (12 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-4100 and A10-4655M 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz2.8 GHz
L1 cache192 KB192 KB
L2 cache4096 KB4 MB (shared)
L3 cache8192 KB0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size315 mm2246 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data100 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.1 V - Max: 1.4125 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-4100 and A10-4655M 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 configuration11
SocketAM3+FP2
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-4100 and A10-4655M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data86x SSE (1, 2, 3, 3S, 4.1, 4.2, 4A),-64, AES, AVX, FMA
AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-4100 and A10-4655M are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-4100 and A10-4655M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3unknown Dual-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon HD 7620G (360 - 497 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-4100 and A10-4655M.

PCIe versionn/ano 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.

FX-4100 1.65
+58.7%
A10-4655M 1.04

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.

FX-4100 2617
+57.8%
A10-4655M 1658

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

FX-4100 396
+40.4%
A10-4655M 282

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

FX-4100 1005
+73.9%
A10-4655M 578

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.65 1.04
Recency 12 October 2011 15 May 2012
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 25 Watt

FX-4100 has a 58.7% higher aggregate performance score.

A10-4655M, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 7 months, and 280% lower power consumption.

The FX-4100 is our recommended choice as it beats the A10-4655M in performance tests.

Note that FX-4100 is a desktop processor while A10-4655M is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-4100 and A10-4655M, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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