AMD FX-6100 Benchmark, Test and specs

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The AMD FX-6100 is a 6 core processor. It can handle 6 threads simultaneously and was introduced in Q4/2011. The AMD FX-6100 is based on the 1. generation of the AMD FX series and requires a mainboard with the socket AM3+. The AMD FX-6100 scores 471 points with one CPU core in the Geekbench 5 benchmark. When using all CPU cores, the result is 1,713 points.
AMD FX-6100

At a glance

Name: AMD FX-6100
Family: AMD FX (30)
CPU group: AMD FX-6100/6200 (3)
Architecture: Zambezi (Bulldozer)
Technology: 32 nm
Segment: Desktop
Generation: 1
Predecessor: --
Successor: --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The 6 CPU cores of the AMD FX-6100 clock with 3.30 GHz (3.90 GHz). The number of CPU cores and the clock frequency of the processor are largely responsible for the overall performance.

CPU Cores / Threads: 6 / 6
Core architecture: normal
Cores: 6x
Hyperthreading / SMT: No
Overclocking: Yes
Frequency: 3.30 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 3.90 GHz
Turbo Frequency (6 Cores): 3.90 GHz

Memory & PCIe

The AMD FX-6100 supports up to memory in up to 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s.

Memory type: Memory bandwidth:
DDR3-1866
29.9 GB/s
Max. Memory:
Memory channels: 2 (Dual Channel)
ECC: Yes
PCIe:
PCIe Bandwidth: --

Thermal Management

With the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The AMD FX-6100 has a TDP of 95 W.

TDP (PL1 / PBP): 95 W
TDP (PL2): --
TDP up: --
TDP down: --
Tjunction max.: --

Technical details

The AMD FX-6100 has a 8.00 MB large cache. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. Modern production increases the efficiency of the processor.

Technology: 32 nm
Chip design:
Socket: AM3+
L2-Cache: --
L3-Cache: 8.00 MB
AES-NI: Yes
Operating systems: Windows 10, Linux
Virtualization: AMD-V
Instruction set (ISA): x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Release date: Q4/2011
Release price: 100 $
Part Number: --
Documents: --

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Benchmark results

Verified Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the AMD FX-6100 have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.


Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD A10-5700 AMD A10-5700
4C 4T @ 4.00 GHz
473
Intel Core2 Duo E8400 Intel Core2 Duo E8400
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz
473
Intel Celeron G1820T Intel Celeron G1820T
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz
472
AMD FX-6100 AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz
471
AMD A6-6400K AMD A6-6400K
2C 2T @ 4.10 GHz
471
Intel Celeron G1620T Intel Celeron G1620T
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz
469
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz
469

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Xeon E5450 Intel Xeon E5450
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
1728
Intel Celeron G5925 Intel Celeron G5925
2C 2T @ 3.60 GHz
1725
Intel Core i3-6100T Intel Core i3-6100T
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
1722
AMD FX-6100 AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz
1713
Intel Pentium G4600T Intel Pentium G4600T
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
1698
Intel Core i5-750 Intel Core i5-750
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
1692
Intel Celeron G5900 Intel Celeron G5900
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz
1691

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Core i7-4785T Intel Core i7-4785T
4C 8T @ 2.70 GHz
5486
Intel Xeon E5-2609 v4 Intel Xeon E5-2609 v4
8C 8T @ 1.70 GHz
5448
Intel Core i5-5675R Intel Core i5-5675R
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz
5440
AMD FX-6100 AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz
5418
Intel Core i5-4690S Intel Core i5-4690S
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz
5418
AMD Phenom II X6 1065T AMD Phenom II X6 1065T
6C 6T @ 3.40 GHz
5392
Intel Xeon E3-1270 Intel Xeon E3-1270
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
5388

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
894
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
891
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
855
AMD FX-6100 AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.30 GHz
853
AMD Phenom II X6 1075T AMD Phenom II X6 1075T
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz
848
Intel Core i3-3240 Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz
835
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
832

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD A10-6800K AMD A10-6800K
4C 4T @ 4.40 GHz
74
AMD Phenom II X4 820 AMD Phenom II X4 820
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz
74
AMD Phenom II X4 830 AMD Phenom II X4 830
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz
74
AMD FX-6100 AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz
73
Intel Xeon E5-2609 v3 Intel Xeon E5-2609 v3
6C 6T @ 1.90 GHz
73
AMD Athlon II X4 640 AMD Athlon II X4 640
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
71
Intel Xeon E5-2603 v4 Intel Xeon E5-2603 v4
6C 6T @ 1.70 GHz
71

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i3-6300T Intel Core i3-6300T
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz
350
Intel Core i3-4130 Intel Core i3-4130
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz
349
Intel Pentium Gold G5500T Intel Pentium Gold G5500T
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
349
AMD FX-6100 AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz
345
AMD Phenom II X4 965 AMD Phenom II X4 965
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz
344
AMD Phenom II X4 960T AMD Phenom II X4 960T
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz
344
Intel Core i5-760 Intel Core i5-760
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz
342

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