Atom S1260 vs FX-8150

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8150
2011
8 cores / 8 threads, 125 Watt
3.31
+903%
Atom S1260
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 8 Watt
0.33

FX-8150 outperforms Atom S1260 by a whopping 903% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8150 and Atom S1260 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15773073
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency2.513.47
Architecture codenameZambezi (2011−2012)Centerton (2012)
Release date12 October 2011 (13 years ago)11 December 2012 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$64

Detailed specifications

FX-8150 and Atom S1260 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz2 GHz
L1 cache384 KB56 KB (per core)
L2 cache8192 KB512 KB (per core)
L3 cache8192 KB0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size315 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature61 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.0125 V - Max: 1.4125 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-8150 and Atom S1260 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+FCBGA1283
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt8.5 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8150 and Atom S1260. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8150 and Atom S1260 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8150 and Atom S1260. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory sizeno data8 GB
Max memory channelsno data1
Maximum memory bandwidthno data10.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8150 and Atom S1260.

PCIe versionn/a2.0
PCI Express lanesno data8
PCI supportno dataPCI Support
UARTno dataUART

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-8150 3.31
+903%
Atom S1260 0.33

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-8150 5260
+900%
Atom S1260 526

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.31 0.33
Recency 12 October 2011 11 December 2012
Physical cores 8 2
Threads 8 4
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 8 Watt

FX-8150 has a 903% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Atom S1260, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 1462.5% lower power consumption.

The FX-8150 is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom S1260 in performance tests.

Note that FX-8150 is a desktop processor while Atom S1260 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-8150 and Atom S1260, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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