AMD FX-4100 vs Intel Xeon E5-2695 v4

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AMD FX-4100 or AMD FX-4100 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD FX-4100 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-4100, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
The Intel Xeon E5-2695 v4 features 18 processor cores and has the capability to manage 36 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-2695 v4, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD FX-4100 Name Intel Xeon E5-2695 v4
AMD FX Family Intel Xeon E5
1 Generation 6
AMD FX-4100/4200 Group Intel Xeon E5 v4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-4100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-4100 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The Intel Xeon E5-2695 v4 has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2695 v4 is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.3 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
4 Threads 36
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 18
4x Cores 18x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-4100 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E5-2695 v4 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.5 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 4
0 bytes Max. Memory 1.5 TB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
-- Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 120 W watts.
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95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 120 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD FX-4100 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E5-2695 v4 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 45.0 MB cache.
Q4/2011 Release date Q1/2016
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0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Chip design Monolithic
Zambezi (Bulldozer) Architecture Broadwell E
32 nm Technology 14 nm
AM3+ Socket LGA 2011-3
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 45.0 MB
 
 

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