i7-3525M vs FX-4100

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Primary details

Comparing FX-4100 and Core i7-3525M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2071not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency1.64no data
Architecture codenameZambezi (2011−2012)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date12 October 2011 (13 years ago)1 November 2012 (12 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-4100 and Core i7-3525M 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)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3.6 GHz
L1 cache192 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache4096 KB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8192 KB4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm22 nm
Die size315 mm2160 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 million1,480 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 Core i7-3525M 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+Intel BGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-4100 and Core i7-3525M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+

Security technologies

FX-4100 and Core i7-3525M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-4100 and Core i7-3525M are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-4100 and Core i7-3525M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3unknown Dual-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD 4000

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-4100 and Core i7-3525M.

PCIe versionn/ano data

Pros & cons summary


Recency 12 October 2011 1 November 2012
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 35 Watt

FX-4100 has 100% more physical cores.

i7-3525M, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 171.4% lower power consumption.

We couldn't decide between FX-4100 and Core i7-3525M. We've got no test results to judge.

Note that FX-4100 is a desktop processor while Core i7-3525M is a notebook one.


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