Athlon X4 880K vs FX-6100
Athlon X4 880K
FX-6100
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Athlon X4 880K is positioned at rank 511 and the FX-6100 is on rank 741, so the Athlon X4 880K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 880K
Performance Per Dollar FX-6100
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X4 880K | FX-6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X4 880K | FX-6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon X4 880K and FX-6100
Athlon X4 880K
The Athlon X4 880K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,649 points. Launch price was $149.
FX-6100
The FX-6100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 October 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,686 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon X4 880K packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the FX-6100 offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the FX-6100 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Athlon X4 880K versus 3.9 GHz on the FX-6100 — a 7.4% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 880K (base: 4 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Athlon X4 880K uses the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture (28 nm), while the FX-6100 uses Zambezi (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X4 880K scores 3,649 against the FX-6100's 3,686 — a 1% lead for the FX-6100.
| Feature | Athlon X4 880K | FX-6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 6 / 6+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+8% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+21% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
| Process | 28 nm-13% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Godaveri (2014−2016) | Zambezi (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 3,649 | 3,686+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X4 880K uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-6100 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon X4 880K | FX-6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X4 880K launched at $95 MSRP, while the FX-6100 debuted at $165. At current prices ($25 vs $25), the FX-6100 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X4 880K delivers 146.0 pts/$ vs 147.4 pts/$ for the FX-6100 — making the FX-6100 the 1% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X4 880K | FX-6100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $95-42% | $165 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 146.0 | 147.4 |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2011 |
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