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AMD FX-8100

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AMD FX-8100

AM3+DDR38C / 8T95WZambezi32nmEnd-of-life3.70 GHz Boost

Price

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AMD FX-8100

Full Specifications

Detailed architecture, platform, memory, and feature data for this CPU.

Total Cores8

Total Threads8

Base Clock2.80 GHz

Boost Clock3.70 GHz

BCLK / Multiplier200 MHz / 14.0xx (Unlocked)

CodenameZambezi

MicroarchitectureZambezi

Process Node32nm

Die Size315.0 mm²

Transistors1.20 billion

Production StatusEnd-of-life

Market SegmentDesktop

Launch DateOct 12, 2011

Instruction Sets

MMXSSESSE2SSE3SSSE3SSE4.1SSE4.2SSE4aAMD64AMD-VAESAVXCLMULCVT16EVPFMA4XOPTurbo CoreHT3.1

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About This Product

The AMD FX-8100 is an 8-core desktop processor based on the Zambezi microarchitecture, designed for the AM3+ socket. With a base clock of 2.8 GHz and a boost clock of 3.7 GHz, it offers multi-threaded performance suitable for general computing tasks. However, its single-core performance is generally weaker than contemporary Intel offerings, impacting gaming and lightly threaded applications.

Best for: Legacy AM3+ upgrades

Pros

8 physical cores for multi-threaded tasks
Unlocked multiplier for overclocking
Affordable platform (historically)

Cons

Weak single-core performance
High power consumption (95W TDP)
Outdated architecture

Verdict
“Not recommended for new builds; consider for very budget-constrained AM3+ upgrades only.”

Compatible Motherboards (21)

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MSI 760GMA-P34(FX)

760GMicro-ATX

$99.99

Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3

Micro-ATX

N/A

Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 R2

Micro-ATX

$130

Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 R5

990FXATX

$159.99

ASUS 970 PRO GAMING/AURA

970ATX

N/A

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Compatible RAM (3722)

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Mushkin Blackline 16 GB

2x8GBDDR3-1600

N/A

Mushkin Blackline 16 GB

2x8GBDDR3-2400

N/A

Mushkin Blackline 16 GB

2x8GBDDR3-2400

N/A

Mushkin Blackline 16 GB

2x8GBDDR3-2133

N/A

Compatible CPU Coolers (523)

DeepCool CAPTAIN 120

AIO 120mm39.3 dBA

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Evercool EC-NK804A-925EP

Air56mm28.2 dBA

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ARCTIC Alpine AM4 CO

Air69mm

$17.99

SilenX EFZ-92HA2

Air56mm24.0 dBA

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