FX-4100 vs Xeon X5492

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon X5492
2008
150 Watt
1.83
+10.9%
FX-4100
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.65

Xeon X5492 outperforms FX-4100 by a moderate 11% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon X5492 and FX-4100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19912069
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.151.64
Architecture codenameno dataZambezi (2011−2012)
Release date1 July 2008 (16 years ago)12 October 2011 (13 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon X5492 and FX-4100 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 coresno data4 (Quad-Core)
Threadsno data4
Base clock speed3.4 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speedno data3.8 GHz
L1 cacheno data192 KB
L2 cacheno data4096 KB
L3 cache12 MB L2 Cache8192 KB
Chip lithography45 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data315 mm2
Maximum core temperature63 °C71 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.1 V - Max: 1.4125 V
VID voltage range0.85V-1.35Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Xeon X5492 and FX-4100 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 configurationno data1
SocketLGA771AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)150 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon X5492 and FX-4100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switching+no data
FSB parity+no data

Security technologies

Xeon X5492 and FX-4100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon X5492 and FX-4100 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data
EPT-no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon X5492 and FX-4100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon X5492 and FX-4100.

PCIe versionno datan/a

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.

Xeon X5492 1.83
+10.9%
FX-4100 1.65

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.

Xeon X5492 2912
+11.2%
FX-4100 2618

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.83 1.65
Recency 1 July 2008 12 October 2011
Chip lithography 45 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 95 Watt

Xeon X5492 has a 10.9% higher aggregate performance score.

FX-4100, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, a 40.6% more advanced lithography process, and 57.9% lower power consumption.

The Xeon X5492 is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-4100 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon X5492 is a server/workstation processor while FX-4100 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon X5492 and FX-4100, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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