FX-4100 vs Core i5-3320M

FX-4100

4 Cores4 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2011

Core i5-3320M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

FX-4100

4 / 4

2,630

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-3320M

2 / 4

2,660

+1.1%

Core Duo T2400

Pentium Dual Core T2390

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 i5-3320M is on rank 65, so the Core i5-3320M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FX-4100

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

13630%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

12879%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

9351%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2817%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2231%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1952%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1118%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1103%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1005%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1005%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

993%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

967%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

953%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

949%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

941%

#728

FX-4100

MSRP: $115|Avg: $20

100%

#729

Core i5-7440EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $30

100%

#730

Core i5-3350P

MSRP: $189|Avg: $25

100%

#732

Core i3-4350T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $20

100%

#733

Athlon II X4 641

MSRP: $102|Avg: $102

99%

#734

Athlon II X3 460

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

99%

#735

Pentium G2100T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $10

99%

#736

Core i5-3330

MSRP: $182|Avg: $21

99%

#737

Core i3-4330T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $15

98%

#738

Pentium E5300

MSRP: $62|Avg: $25

98%

#739

Athlon II X2 215

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

98%

#740

Core i7-4790S

MSRP: $312|Avg: $60

98%

#741

Pentium G2020T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $69

98%

#742

FX-6100

MSRP: $165|Avg: $25

98%

#743

Core i7-4771

MSRP: $320|Avg: $78

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3320M

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

90%

#53

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

221%

#54

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

217%

#55

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

200%

#56

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

199%

#57

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

197%

#59

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

190%

#60

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

182%

#61

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

182%

#62

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

177%

#65

Core i5-3320M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

99%

#69

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

97%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

94%

#79

Atom D2500

MSRP: $42|Avg: N/A

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The FX-4100 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-3320M is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	FX-4100	Core i5-3320M
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the FX-4100 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 91% cheaper ($20 vs $225) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	FX-4100	Core i5-3320M
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1012%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

FX-4100 Benchmark Check

Core i5-3320M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FX-4100 and Core i5-3320M

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 i5-3320M

The Core i5-3320M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,660 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

The FX-4100 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-3320M offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the FX-4100 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the FX-4100 versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-3320M — a 14.1% 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 i5-3320M uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the FX-4100 scores 2,630 against the Core i5-3320M's 2,660 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i5-3320M. L3 cache: 8192 kB on the FX-4100 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-3320M.

Feature	FX-4100	Core i5-3320M
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+15%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+38%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	8192 kB+167%	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4096 kB+1500%	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Zambezi (2011−2012)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	2,630	2,660+1%

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Memory & Platform

The FX-4100 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-3320M uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	FX-4100	Core i5-3320M
Socket	AM3+	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (FX-4100) / true (Core i5-3320M). The Core i5-3320M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the FX-4100 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-3320M rivals AMD A10-4600M.