AMD FX-4100 Benchmark, Test and specs

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CPU lineage

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.
Name: AMD FX-4100
Family: AMD FX
Group: AMD FX-4100/4200
Segment: Desktop / Server
Generation: 1

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.
CPU Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Cores: 4x
Core architecture: normal
Hyperthreading: No
Overclocking: Yes
Frequency: 3.6 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3.8 GHz
Turbo Frequency (all cores): 3.8 GHz

Memory & PCIe

Memory type: DDR3-1866
Max. Memory: 0 bytes
Memory channels: 2
Bandwidth: --
ECC: Yes
PCIe: pci
AES-NI: Yes

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.
TDP (PL1 / PBP): 95 W
TDP (PL2): None
TDP up: None
TDP down: None
Tjunction max: --

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.
Technology: 32 nm
Chip design: --
Socket: AM3+
L2-Cache: 0 bytes
L3-Cache: 8.0 MB
Architecture: Zambezi (Bulldozer)
Operating systems: Windows 10, Linux
Virtualization: AMD-V
Instruction set (ISA): x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Release date: Q4/2011
Release price: 90 $
Part Number: --
Documents: Technical data sheet
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Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
5412
5412
Intel Celeron G4900
2C 2T @ 3.1 GHz
5397
5397
AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
5360
5360
Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
5355
5355
Intel Core i7-4510U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
5353
5353

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD A8-5500
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
4052
4052
MediaTek Dimensity 800
8C 8T @ 2.0 GHz
4051
4051
AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
4051
4051
MediaTek Dimensity 800
8C 8T @ 2.0 GHz
4051
4051
Intel Core i7-2710QE
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
4045
4045

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Phenom II X4 970
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1869
1869
AMD FX-4200
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1869
1869
AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1862
1862
AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.3 GHz
1858
1858
AMD A4-6300
2C 2T @ 3.7 GHz
1856
1856

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i5-4210Y
2C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
2026.9
2026.9
Intel Core i5-6200U
2C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
1878.1
1878.1
AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1776.4
1776.4
Intel Core i5-5300U
2C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
1716.7
1716.7
Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
1442.5
1442.5

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD A8-6500
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1299
1299
MediaTek Helio X30
NoneC NoneT @ --
1295
1295
AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1294
1294
MediaTek Helio G88
NoneC NoneT @ --
1289
1289
Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
1289
1289

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-7020U
2C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
640
640
AMD Phenom II X4 965
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
636
636
AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
636
636
AMD Phenom II X4 965
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
636
636
Intel Pentium G3220
2C 2T @ 3.0 GHz
630
630

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-530
2C 4T @ 2.93 GHz
469
469
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
469
469
AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
469
469
Intel Celeron G1620T
2C 2T @ 2.4 GHz
469
469
AMD Phenom II X4 840T
4C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
469
469

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Phenom II X4 805
4C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
3.0
3.0
Intel Core i3-3250T
2C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
3.0
3.0
AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3.0
3.0
Intel Celeron G4900
2C 2T @ 3.1 GHz
2.9
2.9
Intel Pentium G3460
2C 2T @ 3.5 GHz
2.9
2.9

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Athlon X4 835
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
0.9
0.9
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C 20T @ 2.2 GHz
0.9
0.9
AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
0.9
0.9
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C 20T @ 2.2 GHz
0.9
0.9
AMD Athlon X4 835
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
0.9
0.9