Processor N100 vs FX-6200
Aggregate performance score
FX-6200 outperforms Processor N100 by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing FX-6200 and Processor N100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 1745 | 1776 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Series | no data | Intel Alder Lake-N |
| Power efficiency | 1.94 | 38.30 |
| Architecture codename | Zambezi (2011−2012) | Alder Lake-N (2023) |
| Release date | 27 February 2012 (12 years ago) | 3 January 2023 (1 year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $128 |
Detailed specifications
FX-6200 and Processor N100 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 | 6 (Hexa-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 6 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 3.8 GHz | 0.1 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4.1 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| L1 cache | 288 KB | 96 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 6144 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 | 61 °C | 105 °C |
| Number of transistors | 1,200 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
| P0 Vcore voltage | Min: 1.3 V - Max: 1.4125 V | no data |
Compatibility
Information on FX-6200 and Processor N100 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) | 125 Watt | 6 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-6200 and Processor N100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| FMA | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
Security technologies
FX-6200 and Processor N100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-6200 and Processor N100 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-6200 and Processor N100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR4, DDR5 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) ( - 750 MHz) |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-6200 and Processor N100.
| PCIe version | n/a | 3.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 9 |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 2.57 | 2.43 |
| Recency | 27 February 2012 | 3 January 2023 |
| Physical cores | 6 | 4 |
| Threads | 6 | 4 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 10 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 125 Watt | 6 Watt |
FX-6200 has a 5.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.
Processor N100, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 10 years, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 1983.3% lower power consumption.
Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between FX-6200 and Processor N100.
Note that FX-6200 is a desktop processor while Processor N100 is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between FX-6200 and Processor N100, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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