i7-3525M vs FX-4100
Primary details
Comparing FX-4100 and Core i7-3525M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 2069 | not rated |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Power efficiency | 1.64 | no data |
| Architecture codename | Zambezi (2011−2012) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| Release date | 12 October 2011 (13 years ago) | 1 November 2012 (12 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
FX-4100 and Core i7-3525M 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) | 2 (Dual-core) |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 3.6 GHz | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.8 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| L1 cache | 192 KB | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 4096 KB | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 8192 KB | 4 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 22 nm |
| Die size | 315 mm2 | 160 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 71 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | 1,200 million | 1,480 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 Core i7-3525M 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 BGA1023 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 95 Watt | 35 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-4100 and Core i7-3525M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| FMA | + | - |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | no data | + |
Security technologies
FX-4100 and Core i7-3525M 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 i7-3525M are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | - |
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-4100 and Core i7-3525M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | unknown Dual-channel |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Intel HD 4000 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-4100 and Core i7-3525M.
| PCIe version | n/a | no data |
Pros & cons summary
| Recency | 12 October 2011 | 1 November 2012 |
| Physical cores | 4 | 2 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 22 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 95 Watt | 35 Watt |
FX-4100 has 100% more physical cores.
i7-3525M, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 171.4% lower power consumption.
We couldn't decide between FX-4100 and Core i7-3525M. We've got no test results to judge.
Note that FX-4100 is a desktop processor while Core i7-3525M is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between FX-4100 and Core i7-3525M, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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