FX-6100 vs Xeon E3-1505M v6

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1505M v6
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
4.71
+103%
FX-6100
2011
6 cores / 6 threads, 95 Watt
2.32

Xeon E3-1505M v6 outperforms FX-6100 by a whopping 103% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1505M v6 and FX-6100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking12651794
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.67no data
Market segmentMobile workstationDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon E3no data
Power efficiency9.912.31
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)12 October 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$623no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1505M v6 and FX-6100 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads86
Base clock speed3 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache256 KB288 KB
L2 cache1 MB6 MB
L3 cache8 MB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data315 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1505M v6 and FX-6100 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1440AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1505M v6 and FX-6100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Smart Response+no data

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1505M v6 and FX-6100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1505M v6 and FX-6100 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1505M v6 and FX-6100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics P630no data
Max video memory1.7 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1505M v6 and FX-6100 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E3-1505M v6 and FX-6100 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@30Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E3-1505M v6 and FX-6100 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.4no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1505M v6 and FX-6100.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

Xeon E3-1505M v6 4.71
+103%
FX-6100 2.32

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.

Xeon E3-1505M v6 7474
+103%
FX-6100 3688

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Xeon E3-1505M v6 1239
+223%
FX-6100 383

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Xeon E3-1505M v6 3798
+209%
FX-6100 1229

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.71 2.32
Recency 3 January 2017 12 October 2011
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 8 6
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 95 Watt

Xeon E3-1505M v6 has a 103% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 33.3% more threads, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 111.1% lower power consumption.

FX-6100, on the other hand, has 50% more physical cores.

The Xeon E3-1505M v6 is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-6100 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1505M v6 is a mobile workstation processor while FX-6100 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1505M v6 and FX-6100, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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