AMD FX-6100 | Intel Core2 Duo E6420 | |
CPU comparisonAMD FX-6100 or Intel Core2 Duo E6420 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD FX-6100 has 6 cores with 6 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.90 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-6100 was released in Q4/2011. The Intel Core2 Duo E6420 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.13 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core2 Duo E6420 was released in Q2/2007. |
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AMD FX (30) | Family | Intel Core2 Duo (29) |
AMD FX-6100/6200 (3) | CPU group | Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 (15) |
1 | Generation | 1 |
Zambezi (Bulldozer) | Architecture | Conroe (Core) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD FX-6100 is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.30 GHz (3.90 GHz). The Intel Core2 Duo E6420 has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.13 GHz. |
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AMD FX-6100 | Characteristic | Intel Core2 Duo E6420 |
6 | Cores | 2 |
6 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 2.13 GHz |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD FX-6100 supports a maximum of GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core2 Duo E6420 can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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AMD FX-6100 | Characteristic | Intel Core2 Duo E6420 |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 |
Max. Memory | 16 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 4.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD FX-6100 has a TDP of 95 W, that of the Intel Core2 Duo E6420 is 65 W. |
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AMD FX-6100 | Characteristic | Intel Core2 Duo E6420 |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD FX-6100 has a 8.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core2 Duo E6420 cache has a total of 4.00 MB. |
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AMD FX-6100 | Characteristic | Intel Core2 Duo E6420 |
32 nm | Technology | 65 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3 |
AM3+ | Socket | LGA 775 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2011 | Release date | Q2/2007 |
100 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6420
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz |
AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6420
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz |
AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6420
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz |
AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6420
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz |
AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6420
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz |
AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6420
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD FX-6100 | Intel Core2 Duo E6420 |
Unknown | Unknown |