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AMD FX-4100 Quad-Core

Explore AMD FX-4100 Quad-Core technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
3.6/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD FX-4100 Quad-Core is a Desktop processor with 4 cores and 0 threads. It runs at 3.6 GHz and boosts up to 3.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2631 and a single-thread rating of 1285. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

CPU Mark2,631
2,466 samples
Single Thread1,285
Overall rank#3,432
of 6,054
Reference price$16.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
3.6Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD FX-4100 Quad-Core is a Desktop processor with 4 cores and 0 threads. It runs at 3.6 GHz and boosts up to 3.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2631 and a single-thread rating of 1285. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD FX-4100 Quad-Core is a Desktop released in 2011. Recorded specifications include up to 3.80 GHz turbo, a 95 W reference TDP, a 2,631 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 2,631 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,285 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket AM3. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 95 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key AMD FX-4100 Quad-Core specifications?

The main recorded details are up to 3.80 GHz turbo, a 95 W reference TDP, a 2,631 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD FX-4100 Quad-Core good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the AMD FX-4100 Quad-Core?

Start with AM3 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the AMD FX-4100 Quad-Core use?

The recorded reference TDP is 95 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD Phenom II X4 975AMD2,638 points
03AMD FX-4100 Quad-CoreThis CPU2,631 points
04AMD Phenom II X4 B60AMD2,627 points
05AMD A8-5500 APUAMD2,624 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

02AMD Phenom II X4 B60AMD1,346 points
03AMD Phenom II X4 975AMD1,346 points
04AMD A8-5500 APUAMD1,343 points
05AMD FX-4100 Quad-CoreThis CPU1,285 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

02AMD A8-5500 APUAMD40.4 Mark/W
03AMD FX-4100 Quad-CoreThis CPU27.7 Mark/W
04AMD Phenom II X4 975AMD21.1 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
42,380.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
811.70
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
1,293.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
17.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
4,675.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
9,298.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
289.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
5,676.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryDesktop
Release year2011
SocketAM3
Cores / threads4 / —
Base clock3.60 GHz
Max turbo3.80 GHz
TDP95 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

—
Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 16 KB
L1D4 x 64 KB
L24 x 2048 KB
L38 MB