FX-6100 vs Athlon X4 880K
FX-6100
Athlon X4 880K
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-6100 is positioned at rank 741 and the Athlon X4 880K is on rank 511, 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 FX-6100
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 880K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-6100 | Athlon X4 880K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-6100 | Athlon X4 880K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| 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 FX-6100 and Athlon X4 880K
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.
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.
Processing Power
The FX-6100 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Athlon X4 880K offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the FX-6100 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the FX-6100 versus 4.2 GHz on the Athlon X4 880K — a 7.4% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 880K (base: 3.3 GHz vs 4 GHz). The FX-6100 uses the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon X4 880K uses Godaveri (2014−2016) (28 nm). In PassMark, the FX-6100 scores 3,686 against the Athlon X4 880K's 3,649 — a 1% lead for the FX-6100.
| Feature | FX-6100 | Athlon X4 880K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+50% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.2 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4 GHz+21% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| Process | 32 nm | 28 nm-13% |
| Architecture | Zambezi (2011−2012) | Godaveri (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 3,686+1% | 3,649 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-6100 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon X4 880K uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-6100 | Athlon X4 880K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Value Analysis
The FX-6100 launched at $165 MSRP, while the Athlon X4 880K debuted at $95. At current prices ($25 vs $25), the Athlon X4 880K is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-6100 delivers 147.4 pts/$ vs 146.0 pts/$ for the Athlon X4 880K — making the FX-6100 the 1% better value option.
| Feature | FX-6100 | Athlon X4 880K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $165 | $95-42% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 147.4 | 146.0 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2015 |
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