AMD FX-6100
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Brand6
Cores6
Threads95 W
TDP32 nm
Process Size3.3 GH/z
Base Clock3.9 GH/z
Boost ClockDDR3
Memory Supportamd socket am3+
SocketAMD FX-6100
Techinical Specs
Processor Details
Name
AMD FX-6100
Brand
amd
Process Type
desktop
Release Date
Oct 11th 2011
Launch Price
0 $
Specifications
Socket
amd socket am3+
Foundry
Process Size
32 nm
Die Size
315 mm 2
Package
µPGA
Performance
Frequency
3.3 GH/z
Boost Clock
3.9 GH/z
Multiplier
16.5 x
Multiplier Unlocked
YES
TDP
95 W
Core Configuration
Total Cores
6
Total Threads
6
Hybrid Cores
N/A
Integrated GPU
On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Cache
L1: 288 KB
L2: 6.00 MB
L3: 8.00 MB
Architecture
Codename
Zambezi
Generation
FX (Zambezi)
Memory Support
DDR3
ECC Memory Support
YES
PCI Express
Gen 2
Supported Chipsets
Features
- • MMX
- • SSE
- • SSE2
- • SSE3
- • SSSE3
- • SSE4.1
- • SSE4.2
- • SSE4a
- • AMD64
- • AMD-V
- • AES
- • AVX
- • CLMUL
- • CVT16
- • EVP
- • FMA4
- • XOP
- • Turbo Core
- • HT3.1
Most Compared CPUs
Based on actual user comparison data
Intel Core i3-6100
2015
3.7 GHz
2/4
51W
$
Intel Core i5-2500
2011
3.3 GHz
4/4
95W
$
Intel Core i5-2550K
2012
3.4 GHz
4/4
95W
235$
Intel Core i5-2400
2011
3.1 GHz
4/4
95W
$
AMD FX-8120
2011
3.1 GHz
8/8
125W
$
Performance in Benchmarks
Cinebench R23
PassMark
Geekbench 5
Blender
Performance in Games
STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II
The Crew™ 2
Kingdom Come: Deliverance
Injustice™ 2
Nioh: Complete Edition
Call of Duty®: WWII
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AMD FX-6100
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AI Summary
The AMD FX-6100 offers Legacy Performance with 6 cores, but lacks modern features and efficiency, making the Intel Core i5-2500K a more viable option for content creators and gamers playing STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II.
Pros
- High core count for its time
- Competitive performance in legacy games like Injustice™ 2
- Low power consumption at 95W TDP
- Compatible with AM3+ socket motherboards
Cons
- Outdated architecture with limited modern support
- Poor performance in modern games such as Assassin's Creed® Origins
- Lacks integrated GPU on most motherboards
- Surpassed by newer CPUs like the Intel Core i3-6100 in terms of efficiency and features
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