Ryzen Z1 Extreme vs FX-6100

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Aggregate performance score

FX-6100
2011
6 cores / 6 threads, 95 Watt
2.41
Ryzen Z1 Extreme
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 15 Watt
16.40
+580%

Ryzen Z1 Extreme outperforms FX-6100 by a whopping 580% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-6100 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1789421
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataPhoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency2.3199.70
Architecture codenameZambezi (2011−2012)Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023)
Release date12 October 2011 (13 years ago)May 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-6100 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads616
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz5.1 GHz
L1 cache288 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache6 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm4 nm
Die size315 mm2178 mm2
Number of transistors1,200 million25,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on FX-6100 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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+FP8
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-6100 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-6100 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-6100 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon 780M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-6100 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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-6100 2.41
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 16.40
+580%

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-6100 3687
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 25095
+581%

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-6100 380
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 2196
+478%

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-6100 1224
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 9690
+692%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.41 16.40
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 6 16
Chip lithography 32 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 15 Watt

Ryzen Z1 Extreme has a 580.5% higher aggregate performance score, 33.3% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads, a 700% more advanced lithography process, and 533.3% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Z1 Extreme is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-6100 in performance tests.

Note that FX-6100 is a desktop processor while Ryzen Z1 Extreme is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-6100 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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