AMD FX-8100 | AMD C-60 | |
CPU comparisonAMD FX-8100 or AMD C-60 - 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 C-60 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.33 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The AMD C-60 was released in Q3/2011. |
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AMD FX (30) | Family | AMD C (6) |
AMD FX-8000 (11) | CPU group | AMD C (6) |
2 | Generation | 1 |
Vishera (Bulldozer) | Architecture | Ontario (Bobcat) |
Desktop | Segment | Notebook |
-- | 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 C-60 has 2 CPU cores and 2 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD C-60 is at 1.00 GHz (1.33 GHz). |
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AMD FX-8100 | Characteristic | AMD C-60 |
8 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.80 GHz | Frequency | 1.00 GHz |
3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 1.33 GHz |
3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 1.33 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The AMD FX-8100 or AMD C-60 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 6290 |
GPU frequency | 0.28 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.40 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 3 |
Technology | 40 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 1 |
-- | Shader | 80 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 1 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 11 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 6290 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD FX-8100 can use up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 29.9 GB/s. The AMD C-60 supports up to GB of memory in 1 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 8.5 GB/s. |
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AMD FX-8100 | Characteristic | AMD C-60 |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR3-1066 |
Max. Memory | ||
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 8.5 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 1.00 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 C-60 has a TDP of 9 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 C-60 |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 9 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 C-60 is manufactured in 40 nm and has a 1.00 MB cache. |
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AMD FX-8100 | Characteristic | AMD C-60 |
32 nm | Technology | 40 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 | BGA 413 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q4/2011 | Release date | Q3/2011 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD C-60
2C 2T @ 1.33 GHz |
AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD C-60
2C 2T @ 1.33 GHz |
AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD C-60
2C 2T @ 1.33 GHz |
AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD C-60
2C 2T @ 1.33 GHz |
AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD C-60
2C 2T @ 1.33 GHz |
AMD FX-8100
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD C-60
AMD Radeon HD 6290 @ 0.40 GHz |
AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD C-60
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD FX-8100 | AMD C-60 |
Unknown | Unknown |