Processor N50 vs FX-4100

Place in the ranking	2071	2024
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Market segment	Desktop processor	Laptop
Power efficiency	1.64	27.60
Architecture codename	Zambezi (2011−2012)	Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date	12 October 2011 (13 years ago)	3 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-4100 and Processor N50 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 cores	4 (Quad-Core)	2 (Dual-core)
Threads	4	2
Base clock speed	3.6 GHz	1 GHz
Boost clock speed	3.8 GHz	3.4 GHz
L1 cache	192 KB	96 KB (per core)
L2 cache	4096 KB	2 MB (shared)
L3 cache	8192 KB	6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography	32 nm	10 nm
Die size	315 mm²	no data
Maximum core temperature	71 °C	105 °C
Number of transistors	1,200 million	no data
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	-	+
Unlocked multiplier	+	-
P0 Vcore voltage	Min: 1.1 V - Max: 1.4125 V	no data

Compatibility

Information on FX-4100 and Processor N50 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 configuration	1	1
Socket	AM3+	Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)	95 Watt	6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-4100 and Processor N50. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

FX-4100 and Processor N50 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT

no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-4100 and Processor N50 are enumerated here.

AMD-V	+	-
VT-d	no data	+
VT-x	no data	+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-4100 and Processor N50. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types

DDR3

DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card

no data

Intel UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-4100 and Processor N50.

PCIe version	n/a	3.0
PCI Express lanes	no data	9

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score	1.65	1.75
Recency	12 October 2011	3 January 2023
Physical cores	4	2
Threads	4	2
Chip lithography	32 nm	10 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	95 Watt	6 Watt

FX-4100 has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Processor N50, on the other hand, has a 6.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 1483.3% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between FX-4100 and Processor N50.

Note that FX-4100 is a desktop processor while Processor N50 is a notebook one.

Should you still have questions on choice between FX-4100 and Processor N50, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.