Intel Core i5-1240P | AMD FX-6100 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-1240P or AMD FX-6100 - 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 Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-1240P was released in Q1/2022. The AMD FX-6100 has 6 cores with 6 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.90 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-6100 was released in Q4/2011. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | AMD FX (30) |
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U (21) | CPU group | AMD FX-6100/6200 (3) |
12 | Generation | 1 |
Alder Lake U | Architecture | Zambezi (Bulldozer) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i5-1340P | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-1240P is 1.70 GHz (4.40 GHz) while the AMD FX-6100 has 6 CPU cores and 6 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD FX-6100 is at 3.30 GHz (3.90 GHz). |
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Intel Core i5-1240P | Characteristic | AMD FX-6100 |
12 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 6 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
1.70 GHz (4.40 GHz) 4x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 3.30 GHz (3.90 GHz) |
1.20 GHz (3.30 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i5-1240P or AMD FX-6100 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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Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) | GPU | no iGPU |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
13 | GPU Generation | -- |
10 nm | Technology | |
4 | Max. displays | |
80 | Compute units | -- |
640 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12.1 | DirectX Version | -- |
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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Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-1240P can use up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s. The AMD FX-6100 supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 29.9 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i5-1240P | Characteristic | AMD FX-6100 |
LPDDR5-5200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR3-1866 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
83.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
9.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
28 | PCIe lanes | -- |
55.1 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i5-1240P is 28 W, while the AMD FX-6100 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i5-1240P | Characteristic | AMD FX-6100 |
28 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
64 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-1240P is manufactured in 10 nm and has 21.00 MB cache. The AMD FX-6100 is manufactured in 32 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i5-1240P | Characteristic | AMD FX-6100 |
10 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
BGA 1744 | Socket | AM3+ |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q4/2011 |
-- | Release price | 100 $ |
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Intel Core i5-1240P
12C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1240P
12C 16T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1240P
12C 16T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1240P
12C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1240P
12C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1240P
12C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1240P
12C 16T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1240P
12C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1240P
12C 16T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1240P
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) @ 1.30 GHz |
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AMD FX-6100
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1240P
12C 16T @ 1.70 GHz |
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AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1240P
12C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1240P
12C 16T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-1240P | AMD FX-6100 |
Unknown | Unknown |