Core 2 Duo P9700 vs FX-4100

Aggregate performance score

FX-4100
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.65
+129%
Core 2 Duo P9700
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 28 Watt
0.72

FX-4100 outperforms Core 2 Duo P9700 by a whopping 129% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-4100 and Core 2 Duo P9700 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20692681
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core 2 Duo
Power efficiency1.642.43
Architecture codenameZambezi (2011−2012)Penryn (2008−2011)
Release date12 October 2011 (13 years ago)2 June 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$348

Detailed specifications

FX-4100 and Core 2 Duo P9700 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz2.8 GHz
Bus rateno data1066 MHz
L1 cache192 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache4096 KB6 MB (shared)
L3 cache8192 KB6 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography32 nm45 nm
Die size315 mm2107 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °C105 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million410 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.1 V - Max: 1.4125 Vno data
VID voltage rangeno data1.012V-1.175V

Compatibility

Information on FX-4100 and Core 2 Duo P9700 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 configuration11
SocketAM3+PGA478
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-4100 and Core 2 Duo P9700. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Demand Based Switchingno data-

Security technologies

FX-4100 and Core 2 Duo P9700 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-4100 and Core 2 Duo P9700 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-4100 and Core 2 Duo P9700. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR2, DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-4100 and Core 2 Duo P9700.

PCIe versionn/ano data

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
+129%
Core 2 Duo P9700 0.72

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
+128%
Core 2 Duo P9700 1149

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

FX-4100 396
+5.9%
Core 2 Duo P9700 374

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

FX-4100 1003
+58.2%
Core 2 Duo P9700 634

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.65 0.72
Recency 12 October 2011 2 June 2009
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 28 Watt

FX-4100 has a 129.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 40.6% more advanced lithography process.

Core 2 Duo P9700, on the other hand, has 239.3% lower power consumption.

The FX-4100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo P9700 in performance tests.

Note that FX-4100 is a desktop processor while Core 2 Duo P9700 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-4100 and Core 2 Duo P9700, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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