Processor N100 vs FX-8150

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8150
2011
8 cores / 8 threads, 125 Watt
3.31
+36.2%
Processor N100
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 6 Watt
2.43

FX-8150 outperforms Processor N100 by a substantial 36% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8150 and Processor N100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15881776
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-N
Power efficiency2.5038.30
Architecture codenameZambezi (2011−2012)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date12 October 2011 (13 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$128

Detailed specifications

FX-8150 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.6 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cache384 KB96 KB (per core)
L2 cache8192 KB2 MB (shared)
L3 cache8192 KB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm10 nm
Die size315 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature61 °C105 °C
Number of transistors1,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.0125 V - Max: 1.4125 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-8150 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 configuration11
SocketAM3+Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8150 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-8150 and Processor N100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8150 and Processor N100 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8150 and Processor N100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) ( - 750 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8150 and Processor N100.

PCIe versionn/a3.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.31 2.43
Recency 12 October 2011 3 January 2023
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 6 Watt

FX-8150 has a 36.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Processor N100, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 11 years, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 1983.3% lower power consumption.

The FX-8150 is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N100 in performance tests.

Note that FX-8150 is a desktop processor while Processor N100 is a notebook one.


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