FX-6100

Details and Benchmarks for AMD FX-6100

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for FX-6100 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,352 Rank: 1467
Rank Name Score Visual
1463 Xeon E5430 4,356
+0.1%
1464 Xeon E5472 4,355
+0.1%
1465 Core i3-550 4,355
+0.1%
1466 Pentium 4 3.80GHz 4,354
+0%
1467 FX-6100 4,352
1468 Phenom II X4 940 4,352
+0%
1469 Athlon II X4 645 4,351
+-0%
1470 Core i3-6006U 4,350
+-0%
1471 A6-7400K 4,350
+-0%
1472 Core i5-580M 4,349
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for FX-6100 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,459 Rank: 1303
Rank Name Score Visual
1299 A8-7670K 4,461
+0%
1300 FX-4100 4,461
+0%
1301 Core i7-860 4,461
+0%
1302 Pentium G3460 4,459
+0%
1303 FX-6100 4,459
1304 Phenom II X4 905e 4,459
+0%
1305 Core i7-930 4,459
+0%
1306 Phenom II X4 B93 4,459
+0%
1307 PRO A10-9700E 4,458
+-0%
1308 Core M 5Y70 4,457
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for FX-6100 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,280 Rank: 1506
Rank Name Score Visual
1502 Pentium E5800 4,283
+0.1%
1503 Xeon E5520 4,282
+0%
1504 Phenom II X2 B57 4,282
+0%
1505 Phenom II N950 4,281
+0%
1506 FX-6100 4,280
1507 Pentium E6500 4,279
+-0%
1508 Core 2 Quad Q9400 4,279
+-0%
1509 Core i7-860S 4,278
+-0%
1510 Athlon II X4 645 4,276
-0.1%
1511 Xeon W3505 4,276
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for FX-6100 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for FX-6100 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for FX-6100 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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FX-6100 Details

Built on AMD's Zambezi architecture and fabricated on a 22 nm process, the FX-6100 represents a mid-tier desktop processor from the early 2010s. Launched in October 2011, this CPU is now over a decade old, placing it firmly in the realm of legacy hardware. Despite its age, the FX-6100 was designed to compete in the mainstream desktop market, offering a balance of performance and affordability at the time of its release. Its 64-bit architecture and support for modern instruction sets like AVX and SSE4.2 made it relevant for its era, though it now lags far behind current offerings.

The FX-6100 features a core count of 2, with 4 threads enabled via AMD-V virtualization technology, allowing for basic multitasking and virtualization support. It operates at a base frequency of 1.8 GHz, with a turbo frequency of 3.0 GHz, though the actual performance is constrained by its relatively modest 15 W TDP. The processor integrates 7.629 MiB of L3 cache and supports DDR3L memory at speeds up to 1600 MHz in dual-channel mode, enabling a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. It uses the µPGA package and is compatible with Socket FCBGA1168, though it is not compatible with modern motherboards.

While the FX-6100 does not include integrated graphics in its standard configuration, certain motherboards with compatible chipsets can enable HD Graphics 4400 functionality, which supports up to three displays and operates at a burst frequency of 1100 MHz. This limited GPU capability makes it suitable only for basic multimedia tasks, not gaming or graphics-intensive applications. The processor supports a wide range of instruction sets, including MMX, SSE, AVX, and AES-NI, enhancing its utility in both productivity and encryption workloads.

In benchmark testing, the FX-6100 achieves an Overall Score of 4352, ranking #1467 of 2060 processors. Its Singlecore Score is 4280, placing it #1506, while its Multicore Score stands at 4459, ranking #1302. These results indicate that the FX-6100 performs comparably to mid-range CPUs from its generation, such as the Core i7-860 and the FX-4100, but falls behind modern processors. The multicore performance is notably stronger than the single-core performance, suggesting that it benefits more from multi-threaded workloads. However, it is significantly outpaced by current high-end CPUs like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, which scores over 9000 in the same benchmark suite.

As of March 2026, the FX-6100 is no longer relevant for mainstream computing or gaming. Its age and limited performance make it suitable only for legacy systems, retro builds, or as a low-cost option for basic office tasks. While it was once a competitive option in its segment, it now serves more as a historical footnote in AMD’s processor lineage. For users seeking modern performance, alternatives such as the Ryzen 9 9950X or Core i9-14900KS offer vastly superior capabilities across all metrics. The FX-6100 remains a testament to AMD’s efforts in the early years of the 64-bit era, but its practical relevance today is minimal.
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AMD FX-6100

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: FX-6100
Model Number: i7-4500U
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 1800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 16.5xx (unlocked)
Core Name: Zambezi
Socket: FCBGA1168
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 15 W

Cache Specifications

L3 Cache: 7.629 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L 1333/1600, LPDDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 12
PCIe Configuration: 4x1, 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 4400
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 315 mm²
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 AES CLMUL x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT SSE4a FMA4 AMD-V TSX Flex Memory FMA XOP
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