Xeon X3230 vs FX-6100

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Aggregate performance score

FX-6100
2011
6 cores / 6 threads, 95 Watt
2.41
+79.9%

FX-6100 outperforms Xeon X3230 by an impressive 80% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-6100 and Xeon X3230 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17912267
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency2.311.29
Architecture codenameZambezi (2011−2012)no data
Release date12 October 2011 (13 years ago)1 July 2007 (17 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-6100 and Xeon X3230 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)no data
Threads6no data
Base clock speed3.3 GHz2.66 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHzno data
L1 cache288 KBno data
L2 cache6 MBno data
L3 cache8 MB (shared)8 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography32 nm65 nm
Die size315 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data60 °C
Number of transistors1,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on FX-6100 and Xeon X3230 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 configuration1no data
SocketAM3+LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-6100 and Xeon X3230. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

FX-6100 and Xeon X3230 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-6100 and Xeon X3230 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-6100 and Xeon X3230. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-6100 and Xeon X3230.

PCIe version2.0no 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.

FX-6100 2.41
+79.9%
Xeon X3230 1.34

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
+79.7%
Xeon X3230 2052

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.41 1.34
Recency 12 October 2011 1 July 2007
Chip lithography 32 nm 65 nm

FX-6100 has a 79.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, and a 103.1% more advanced lithography process.

The FX-6100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X3230 in performance tests.

Note that FX-6100 is a desktop processor while Xeon X3230 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-6100 and Xeon X3230, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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