FX-8100 vs Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86

Aggregate performance score

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.53
FX-8100
2011
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
2.55
+381%

FX-8100 outperforms Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 by a whopping 381% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 and FX-8100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking28541736
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Series2x AMD Turion Ultrano data
Power efficiency1.432.54
Architecture codenameGriffin (2008−2009)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release date3 June 2008 (16 years ago)12 October 2011 (13 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 and FX-8100 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 cores2 (Dual-core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads28
Base clock speedno data2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus rate3600 MHzno data
L1 cache256 KB384 KB
L2 cache2 MB8 MB
L3 cache0 KB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data315 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 and FX-8100 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
SocketS1g2AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 and FX-8100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions65 nm, 1.1-1.125Vno data
AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
PowerNow+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 and FX-8100 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 and FX-8100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 and FX-8100.

PCIe versionno data2.0

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.53 2.55
Recency 3 June 2008 12 October 2011
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 2 8
Chip lithography 65 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 95 Watt

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 has 171.4% lower power consumption.

FX-8100, on the other hand, has a 381.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 103.1% more advanced lithography process.

The FX-8100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 in performance tests.

Be aware that Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 is a notebook processor while FX-8100 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 and FX-8100, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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