FX-8370E vs FX-4100

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Aggregate performance score

FX-4100
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.70

FX-8370E outperforms FX-4100 by a whopping 103% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-4100 and FX-8370E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20401543
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.64
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Architecture codenameZambezi (2011−2012)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release date12 October 2011 (12 years ago)2 September 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$199

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

FX-4100 and FX-8370E 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed3.6 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz4.3 GHz
L1 cache192 KBno data
L2 cache4096 KB8192 KB
L3 cache8192 KBno data
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size315 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °C71 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier++
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.1 V - Max: 1.4125 VMin: 1.075 V - Max: 1.2875 V

Compatibility

Information on FX-4100 and FX-8370E 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+AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-4100 and FX-8370E. 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 FX-8370E are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-4100 and FX-8370E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-4100 and FX-8370E.

PCIe versionn/an/a

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 1.70
FX-8370E 3.45
+103%

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 2610
FX-8370E 5306
+103%

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

FX-4100 3300
FX-8370E 7570
+129%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.70 3.45
Recency 12 October 2011 2 September 2014
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 8

FX-8370E has a 102.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The FX-8370E is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-4100 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-4100 and FX-8370E, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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