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AMD FX-8100 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | |
CPU comparisonAMD FX-8100 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X - 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 Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has 24 cores with 48 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X was released in Q4/2023. |
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AMD FX (30) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
AMD FX-8000 (11) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 (3) |
2 | Generation | 5 |
Vishera (Bulldozer) | Architecture | Storm Peak (Zen 4) |
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 Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has 24 CPU cores and 48 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is at 4.20 GHz (5.30 GHz). |
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AMD FX-8100 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
8 | Cores | 24 |
8 | Threads | 48 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.80 GHz | Frequency | 4.20 GHz |
3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.30 GHz |
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 29.9 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X supports up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 166.4 GB/s. |
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AMD FX-8100 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
Max. Memory | 1024 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 166.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 24.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 5.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 48 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 189.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD FX-8100 is 95 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has a TDP of 350 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 Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 350 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD FX-8100 is manufactured in 32 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 152.00 MB cache. |
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AMD FX-8100 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
32 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 | ISA extensions | SSE4A, SSE4.2, SSSE3, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3 |
AM3+ | Socket | sTR5 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2011 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | 1790 $ |
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AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
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AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD FX-8100 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
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