Intel Pentium G4520 | AMD FX-8100 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Pentium G4520 and the AMD FX-8100 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Pentium G4520 2 core processor released in Q3/2015 with the AMD FX-8100 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2011. |
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Intel Pentium (150) | Family | AMD FX (30) |
Intel Pentium G4000 (5) | CPU group | AMD FX-8000 (11) |
6 | Generation | 2 |
Skylake S | Architecture | Vishera (Bulldozer) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Pentium G4520 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.60 GHz. The processor can compute 2 threads at the same time. The AMD FX-8100 clocks with 2.80 GHz (3.70 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Pentium G4520 | Characteristic | AMD FX-8100 |
2 | Cores | 8 |
2 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.60 GHz | Frequency | 2.80 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.70 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.70 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel HD Graphics 530 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.05 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
24 | Compute units | -- |
192 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | 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 HD Graphics 530 | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Pentium G4520, while the AMD FX-8100 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Pentium G4520 | Characteristic | AMD FX-8100 |
DDR4-2133 | Memory | DDR3-1866 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.9 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Pentium G4520 has a TDP of 51 W. The TDP of the AMD FX-8100 is 95 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Pentium G4520 | Characteristic | AMD FX-8100 |
51 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Pentium G4520 has 3.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of AMD FX-8100 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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Intel Pentium G4520 | Characteristic | AMD FX-8100 |
14 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
LGA 1151 | Socket | AM3+ |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2015 | Release date | Q4/2011 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Pentium G4520
2C 2T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Pentium G4520
2C 2T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Pentium G4520
2C 2T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Pentium G4520
2C 2T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Pentium G4520
2C 2T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Pentium G4520
2C 2T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Pentium G4520
2C 2T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Pentium G4520
Intel HD Graphics 530 @ 1.05 GHz |
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AMD FX-8100
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Pentium G4520
2C 2T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Pentium G4520
2C 2T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Pentium G4520 | AMD FX-8100 |
Unknown | Unknown |