Athlon 64 3100+ vs FX-4100
Aggregate performance score
FX-4100 outperforms Athlon 64 3100+ by a whopping 443% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing FX-4100 and Athlon 64 3100+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 2091 | 3117 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Power efficiency | 1.64 | 1.14 |
| Architecture codename | Zambezi (2011−2012) | Lima (2008−2009) |
| Release date | 12 October 2011 (13 years ago) | April 2008 (16 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
FX-4100 and Athlon 64 3100+ 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 cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 1 (Single-Core) |
| Threads | 4 | 1 |
| Base clock speed | 3.6 GHz | no data |
| Boost clock speed | 3.8 GHz | 2 GHz |
| L1 cache | 192 KB | 128K |
| L2 cache | 4096 KB | 512K |
| L3 cache | 8192 KB | no data |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 65 nm |
| Die size | 315 mm2 | 77 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 71 °C | no data |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | no data | 81 °C |
| Number of transistors | 1,200 million | 122 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
| P0 Vcore voltage | Min: 1.1 V - Max: 1.4125 V | no data |
Compatibility
Information on FX-4100 and Athlon 64 3100+ 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | AM3+ | AM2 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 95 Watt | 25 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-4100 and Athlon 64 3100+. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | - |
| FMA | + | - |
| AVX | + | - |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-4100 and Athlon 64 3100+ are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-4100 and Athlon 64 3100+. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR2 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-4100 and Athlon 64 3100+.
| PCIe version | n/a | no 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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 1.63 | 0.30 |
| Physical cores | 4 | 1 |
| Threads | 4 | 1 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 65 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 95 Watt | 25 Watt |
FX-4100 has a 443.3% higher aggregate performance score, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 103.1% more advanced lithography process.
Athlon 64 3100+, on the other hand, has 280% lower power consumption.
The FX-4100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 3100+ in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between FX-4100 and Athlon 64 3100+, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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