Opteron 3380 vs FX-8100

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8100
2011
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
2.55
Opteron 3380
2012
8 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
2.74
+7.5%

Opteron 3380 outperforms FX-8100 by a small 7% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8100 and Opteron 3380 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17501702
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency2.543.99
Architecture codenameZambezi (2011−2012)Delhi (2012−2013)
Release date12 October 2011 (13 years ago)4 December 2012 (12 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-8100 and Opteron 3380 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz3.6 GHz
L1 cache384 KB384 KB
L2 cache8 MB8192 KB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)8192 KB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size315 mm2315 mm2
Number of transistors1,200 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on FX-8100 and Opteron 3380 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+AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8100 and Opteron 3380. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8100 and Opteron 3380 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8100 and Opteron 3380. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8100 and Opteron 3380.

PCIe version2.02.0

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 2.55
Opteron 3380 2.74
+7.5%

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-8100 4055
Opteron 3380 4358
+7.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.55 2.74
Recency 12 October 2011 4 December 2012
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 65 Watt

Opteron 3380 has a 7.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 46.2% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between FX-8100 and Opteron 3380.

Note that FX-8100 is a desktop processor while Opteron 3380 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-8100 and Opteron 3380, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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