AMD EPYC 7742 vs AMD FX-6100

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AMD EPYC 7742 CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD FX-6100
AMD EPYC 7742 AMD FX-6100

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD EPYC 7742 and the AMD FX-6100 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the AMD EPYC 7742 64 core processor released in Q3/2019 with the AMD FX-6100 which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2011.
AMD EPYC (129) Family AMD FX (30)
AMD EPYC 7002 (24) CPU group AMD FX-6100/6200 (3)
2 Generation 1
Rome (Zen 2) Architecture Zambezi (Bulldozer)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 7742 is a 64 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.25 GHz (3.40 GHz). The processor can compute 128 threads at the same time. The AMD FX-6100 clocks with 3.30 GHz (3.90 GHz), has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.

AMD EPYC 7742 Characteristic AMD FX-6100
64 Cores 6
128 Threads 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? Yes
2.25 GHz Frequency 3.30 GHz
3.40 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 3.90 GHz
2.80 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 3.90 GHz

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

AMD EPYC 7742 Characteristic AMD FX-6100
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

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.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to GB of memory in a maximum of 8 memory channels is supported by the AMD EPYC 7742, while the AMD FX-6100 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s enabled.

AMD EPYC 7742 Characteristic AMD FX-6100
DDR4-3200 Memory DDR3-1866
Max. Memory
8 (Octa Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
51.2 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
-- L2 Cache --
256.00 MB L3 Cache 8.00 MB
4.0 PCIe version --
128 PCIe lanes --
252.0 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The AMD EPYC 7742 has a TDP of 225 W. The TDP of the AMD FX-6100 is 95 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

AMD EPYC 7742 Characteristic AMD FX-6100
225 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD EPYC 7742 has 256.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of AMD FX-6100 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm.

AMD EPYC 7742 Characteristic AMD FX-6100
7 nm Technology 32 nm
Chiplet Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
SP3 Socket AM3+
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q3/2019 Release date Q4/2011
9000 $ Release price 100 $
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
AMD EPYC 7742 (100%)
AMD FX-6100 (45%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
AMD EPYC 7742 (100%)
AMD FX-6100 (7%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD EPYC 7742 AMD EPYC 7742
64C 128T @ 3.40 GHz
1050 (100%)
AMD FX-6100 AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz
471 (45%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD EPYC 7742 AMD EPYC 7742
64C 128T @ 2.80 GHz
37515 (100%)
AMD FX-6100 AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz
1713 (5%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD EPYC 7742 AMD EPYC 7742
64C 128T @ 2.80 GHz
65631 (100%)
AMD FX-6100 AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz
5418 (8%)

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. What is new is an optimized utilization of newer CPU architectures, e.g. based on the big.LITTLE concept and combining CPU cores of different sizes. The single-core benchmark only evaluates the performance of the fastest CPU core, the number of CPU cores in a processor is irrelevant here.
AMD EPYC 7742 AMD EPYC 7742
64C 128T @ 3.40 GHz
1278 (100%)
AMD FX-6100 AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz
0 (0%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. What is new is an optimized utilization of newer CPU architectures, e.g. based on the big.LITTLE concept and combining CPU cores of different sizes. The multi-core benchmark evaluates the performance of all of the processor's CPU cores. Virtual thread improvements such as AMD SMT or Intel's Hyper-Threading have a positive impact on the benchmark result.
AMD EPYC 7742 AMD EPYC 7742
64C 128T @ 2.80 GHz
13647 (100%)
AMD FX-6100 AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD EPYC 7742 AMD EPYC 7742
64C 128T @ 3.40 GHz
398 (100%)
AMD FX-6100 AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD EPYC 7742 AMD EPYC 7742
64C 128T @ 2.80 GHz
20644 (100%)
AMD FX-6100 AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz
0 (0%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
AMD EPYC 7742 AMD EPYC 7742
64C 128T @ 2.25 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-6100 AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.30 GHz
853 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD EPYC 7742 AMD EPYC 7742
64C 128T @ 3.40 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-6100 AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz
73 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD EPYC 7742 AMD EPYC 7742
64C 128T @ 2.80 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-6100 AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz
345 (100%)

Devices using this processor

AMD EPYC 7742 AMD FX-6100
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