Sempron X2 2100 vs FX-8300

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Primary details

Comparing FX-8300 and Sempron X2 2100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1577not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency3.35no data
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Brisbane (2007−2008)
Release date23 October 2012 (12 years ago)March 2008 (16 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-8300 and Sempron X2 2100 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)
Threads82
Base clock speed3.3 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz1.8 GHz
L1 cacheno data128 KB
L2 cache8192 KB256 KB
L3 cacheno data0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm65 nm
Die size315 mm2118 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 million221 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.075 V - Max: 1.2875 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-8300 and Sempron X2 2100 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 configuration12
SocketAM3+AM2
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8300 and Sempron X2 2100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
FMA+-
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Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8300 and Sempron X2 2100 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8300 and Sempron X2 2100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8300 and Sempron X2 2100.

PCIe versionn/ano data

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 8 2
Threads 8 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 65 Watt

FX-8300 has 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 103.1% more advanced lithography process.

Sempron X2 2100, on the other hand, has 46.2% lower power consumption.

We couldn't decide between FX-8300 and Sempron X2 2100. We've got no test results to judge.


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