Core i3-9100TE vs FX-8140
Aggregated performance score
FX-8140 outperforms Core i3-9100TE by 1% based on our aggregated benchmark results.
Primary Details
Comparing FX-8140 and Core i3-9100TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 1505 | 1513 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-Effectiveness Evaluation | 0.84 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Architecture codename | Zambezi (2011−2012) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| Release date | 23 October 2012 (11 years ago) | 1 April 2019 (5 years ago) |
| Current price | $145 | no data |
Cost-Effectiveness Evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed Specifications
FX-8140 and Core i3-9100TE 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 | 8 (Octa-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 8 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 3.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| L1 cache | 384 KB | 64K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 256K (per core) |
| L3 cache | 8 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 14 nm |
| Die size | 315 mm2 | 126 mm2 |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | no data | 72 °C |
| Number of transistors | 1,200 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
Compatibility
Information on FX-8140 and Core i3-9100TE 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+ | 1151 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 95 Watt | 35 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8140 and Core i3-9100TE. 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-8140 and Core i3-9100TE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8140 and Core i3-9100TE 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-8140 and Core i3-9100TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR4-2400 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8140 and Core i3-9100TE.
| PCIe version | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 16 |
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-8140 outperforms Core i3-9100TE by 1% based on our aggregated benchmark results.
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.
Benchmark coverage: 68%
FX-8140 outperforms Core i3-9100TE by 1% in Passmark.
Pros & Cons Summary
| Performance score | 3.14 | 3.10 |
| Recency | 23 October 2012 | 1 April 2019 |
| Physical cores | 8 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 4 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 14 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 95 Watt | 35 Watt |
Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between FX-8140 and Core i3-9100TE.
Should you still have questions on choice between FX-8140 and Core i3-9100TE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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