AMD FX-6100 | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 | |
CPU comparisonAMD FX-6100 or Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 - 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 Core 2 Quad Q8200 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.33 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 was released in Q3/2008. |
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AMD FX (30) | Family | Intel Core2 Quad (19) |
AMD FX-6100/6200 (3) | CPU group | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 (16) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
Zambezi (Bulldozer) | Architecture | Yorkfield (Penryn) |
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 Core 2 Quad Q8200 has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.33 GHz. |
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AMD FX-6100 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 |
6 | Cores | 4 |
6 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 2.33 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 Core 2 Quad Q8200 can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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AMD FX-6100 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 |
Max. Memory | 16 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 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 Core 2 Quad Q8200 is 95 W. |
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AMD FX-6100 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD FX-6100 has a 8.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 cache has a total of 4.00 MB. |
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AMD FX-6100 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 |
32 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1 |
AM3+ | Socket | LGA 775 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2011 | Release date | Q3/2008 |
100 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200
4C 4T @ 2.33 GHz |
AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200
4C 4T @ 2.33 GHz |
AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200
4C 4T @ 2.33 GHz |
AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200
4C 4T @ 2.33 GHz |
AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200
4C 4T @ 2.33 GHz |
AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200
4C 4T @ 2.33 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD FX-6100 | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 |
Unknown | Unknown |