FX-4100 vs Core 2 Duo T7800
FX-4100
Core 2 Duo T7800
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 FX-4100 is positioned at rank 728 and the Core 2 Duo T7800 is on rank 156, so the Core 2 Duo T7800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FX-4100
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T7800
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-4100 | Core 2 Duo T7800 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-4100 | Core 2 Duo T7800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 FX-4100 and Core 2 Duo T7800
FX-4100
The FX-4100 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,630 points. Launch price was $69.
Core 2 Duo T7800
The Core 2 Duo T7800 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 August 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,663 points. Launch price was $515.
Processing Power
The FX-4100 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Duo T7800 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the FX-4100 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the FX-4100 versus 2.6 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T7800 — a 37.5% clock advantage for the FX-4100 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The FX-4100 uses the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T7800 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the FX-4100 scores 2,630 against the Core 2 Duo T7800's 2,663 — a 1.2% lead for the Core 2 Duo T7800. L3 cache: 8192 kB on the FX-4100 vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo T7800.
| Feature | FX-4100 | Core 2 Duo T7800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+46% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+38% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB | 4 MB |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Zambezi (2011−2012) | Merom (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 2,630 | 2,663+1% |
Memory & Platform
The FX-4100 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo T7800 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-4100 | Core 2 Duo T7800 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-667 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (FX-4100) / VT-x (Core 2 Duo T7800). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T7800 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T7800 rivals Athlon Silver 3050U.
| Feature | FX-4100 | Core 2 Duo T7800 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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