AMD FX-8100 | AMD Phenom II X3 700e | |
CPU comparisonAMD FX-8100 or AMD Phenom II X3 700e - 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-8100 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-8100 was released in Q4/2011. The AMD Phenom II X3 700e has 3 cores with 3 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Phenom II X3 700e was released in Q2/2009. |
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AMD FX (30) | Family | AMD Phenom II (52) |
AMD FX-8000 (11) | CPU group | AMD Phenom II - 700 (9) |
2 | Generation | 3 |
Vishera (Bulldozer) | Architecture | Heka (K10) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD FX-8100 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8100 is 2.80 GHz (3.70 GHz) while the AMD Phenom II X3 700e has 3 CPU cores and 3 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X3 700e is at 2.40 GHz. |
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AMD FX-8100 | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X3 700e |
8 | Cores | 3 |
8 | Threads | 3 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.80 GHz | Frequency | 2.40 GHz |
3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD FX-8100 can use up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is --. The AMD Phenom II X3 700e supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 21.3 GB/s. |
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AMD FX-8100 | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X3 700e |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 |
Max. Memory | ||
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
-- | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD FX-8100 is 95 W, while the AMD Phenom II X3 700e has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD FX-8100 | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X3 700e |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD FX-8100 is manufactured in 32 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The AMD Phenom II X3 700e is manufactured in 45 nm and has a 6.00 MB cache. |
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AMD FX-8100 | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X3 700e |
32 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 | ISA extensions | SSE3, SSE4a |
AM3+ | Socket | AM3 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2011 | Release date | Q2/2009 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 700e
3C 3T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 700e
3C 3T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 700e
3C 3T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 700e
3C 3T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 700e
3C 3T @ 2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD FX-8100 | AMD Phenom II X3 700e |
Unknown | Unknown |