FX-6100 vs Xeon E5-2697 v2

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2697 v2
2013
12 cores / 24 threads, 130 Watt
9.24
+288%

Xeon E5-2697 v2 outperforms FX-6100 by a whopping 288% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2697 v2 and FX-6100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking8021734
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation21.852.99
Market segmentWorkstationDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon (Desktop)no data
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge-EP (2013)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release date10 September 2013 (10 years ago)12 October 2011 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,723no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon E5-2697 v2 has 631% better value for money than FX-6100.

Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2697 v2 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads246
Base clock speed2.7 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus support8GT/sno data
L1 cache768 KB288 KB
L2 cache3 MB6 MB
L3 cache30 MB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size160 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperature86 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoYes

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2697 v2 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 configuration21
SocketFCLGA2011AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2697 v2 and FX-6100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMAno data+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2697 v2 and FX-6100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2697 v2 and FX-6100 are enumerated here.

AMD-Vno data+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2697 v2 and FX-6100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory bandwidth59.7 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2697 v2 and FX-6100.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes40no 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 E5-2697 v2 9.24
+288%
FX-6100 2.38

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 E5-2697 v2 14296
+288%
FX-6100 3683

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 E5-2697 v2 555
+44.2%
FX-6100 385

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 E5-2697 v2 4303
+249%
FX-6100 1233

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.24 2.38
Recency 10 September 2013 12 October 2011
Physical cores 12 6
Threads 24 6
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 95 Watt

Xeon E5-2697 v2 has a 288.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 45.5% more advanced lithography process.

FX-6100, on the other hand, has 36.8% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E5-2697 v2 is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-6100 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2697 v2 is a server/workstation processor while FX-6100 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2697 v2 and FX-6100, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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