Core i5-1235U (IPU) vs FX-4100

Primary details

Comparing FX-4100 and Core i5-1235U (IPU) processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking	1960	not rated
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation	0.24	no data
Market segment	Desktop processor	Laptop
Architecture codename	Zambezi (2011−2012)	Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date	12 October 2011 (12 years ago)	23 February 2022 (2 years ago)
Current price	$28	no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Detailed specifications

FX-4100 and Core i5-1235U (IPU) 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)	10 (Deca-Core)
Threads	4	12
Base clock speed	3.6 GHz	1.3 GHz
Boost clock speed	3.8 GHz	4.4 GHz
L1 cache	192 KB	80K (per core)
L2 cache	4096 KB	1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache	8192 KB	12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography	32 nm	10 nm
Die size	315 mm2	no data
Maximum core temperature	71 °C	no data
Number of transistors	1,200 million	no data
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	-	no data
Unlocked multiplier	Yes	No
P0 Vcore voltage	Min: 1.1 V - Max: 1.4125 V	no data

Compatibility

Information on FX-4100 and Core i5-1235U (IPU) 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+	Intel BGA 1744
Power consumption (TDP)	95 Watt	15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-4100 and Core i5-1235U (IPU). You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI	+	+
FMA	+	no data
AVX	+	+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)	no data	+
TSX	no data	+

Security technologies

FX-4100 and Core i5-1235U (IPU) technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT

no data

+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-4100 and Core i5-1235U (IPU) are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-4100 and Core i5-1235U (IPU). Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types

DDR3

DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card

no data

Iris Xe 80EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-4100 and Core i5-1235U (IPU).

PCIe version	n/a	4.0
PCI Express lanes	no data	20

Pros & cons summary

---

Recency	12 October 2011	23 February 2022
Physical cores	4	10
Threads	4	12
Chip lithography	32 nm	10 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	95 Watt	15 Watt

---

Should you still have questions on choice between FX-4100 and Core i5-1235U (IPU), ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

Vote for your favorite

Do you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU.

---