A12-9700P vs FX-4100

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Aggregate performance score

FX-4100
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.65
+7.8%
A12-9700P
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.53

FX-4100 outperforms A12-9700P by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-4100 and A12-9700P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20712126
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataAMD Bristol Ridge
Power efficiency1.649.65
Architecture codenameZambezi (2011−2012)Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
Release date12 October 2011 (13 years ago)1 June 2016 (8 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-4100 and A12-9700P basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cache192 KBno data
L2 cache4096 KB2048 KB
L3 cache8192 KBno data
Chip lithography32 nm28 nm
Die size315 mm2250 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °C90 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million3100 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.1 V - Max: 1.4125 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-4100 and A12-9700P compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1no data
SocketAM3+FP4
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-4100 and A12-9700P. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+FMA4
AVX+-
FRTC-+
FreeSync-+
DualGraphics-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-4100 and A12-9700P are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-4100 and A12-9700P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3, DDR4
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon R7 Graphics
iGPU core countno data6
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD-+
VCE-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of FX-4100 and A12-9700P integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by FX-4100 and A12-9700P integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 12
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-4100 and A12-9700P.

PCIe versionn/a3.0
PCI Express lanesno data8

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

FX-4100 1.65
+7.8%
A12-9700P 1.53

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

FX-4100 2618
+7.8%
A12-9700P 2428

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.65 1.53
Recency 12 October 2011 1 June 2016
Chip lithography 32 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 15 Watt

FX-4100 has a 7.8% higher aggregate performance score.

A12-9700P, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, a 14.3% more advanced lithography process, and 533.3% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between FX-4100 and A12-9700P.

Note that FX-4100 is a desktop processor while A12-9700P is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-4100 and A12-9700P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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