Core i3-7101TE vs FX-8100
Aggregate performance score
FX-8100 outperforms i3-7101TE by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing FX-8100 and Core i3-7101TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 1667 | 1677 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 0.62 | 2.99 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Series | no data | Intel Core i3 |
| Architecture codename | Zambezi (2011−2012) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| Release date | 12 October 2011 (12 years ago) | 3 January 2017 (7 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $117 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
i3-7101TE has 382% better value for money than FX-8100.
Detailed specifications
FX-8100 and Core i3-7101TE 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 | 8 (Octa-Core) | 2 (Dual-core) |
| Threads | 8 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 2.8 GHz | no data |
| Boost clock speed | 3.7 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Bus support | no data | 8 GT/s |
| L1 cache | 384 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 512 KB |
| L3 cache | 8 MB (shared) | 3 MB |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 14 nm |
| Die size | 315 mm2 | no data |
| Number of transistors | 1,200 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
Compatibility
Information on FX-8100 and Core i3-7101TE 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 (Uniprocessor) |
| Socket | AM3+ | LGA-1151 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 95 Watt | 35 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8100 and Core i3-7101TE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| FMA | + | no data |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8100 and Core i3-7101TE are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | no data |
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8100 and Core i3-7101TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR3L-1600 |
| Maximum memory size | no data | 64 GB |
| Max memory channels | no data | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | no data | 38.397 GB/s |
| ECC memory support | no data | + |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Intel HD Graphics 610 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8100 and Core i3-7101TE.
| PCIe version | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 16 |
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-8100 outperforms Core i3-7101TE by 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
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.
Benchmark coverage: 68%
FX-8100 outperforms Core i3-7101TE by 2% in Passmark.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 2.62 | 2.56 |
| Recency | 12 October 2011 | 3 January 2017 |
| Physical cores | 8 | 2 |
| Threads | 8 | 4 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 14 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 95 Watt | 35 Watt |
FX-8100 has a 2.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 100% more threads.
i3-7101TE, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 171.4% lower power consumption.
Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between FX-8100 and Core i3-7101TE.
Should you still have questions on choice between FX-8100 and Core i3-7101TE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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