FX-6100 vs Xeon Platinum 8452Y
FX-6100
Xeon Platinum 8452Y
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 Xeon Platinum 8452Y is on rank 646, so the Xeon Platinum 8452Y 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 Xeon Platinum 8452Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-6100 | Xeon Platinum 8452Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-6100 | Xeon Platinum 8452Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ 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-6100 and Xeon Platinum 8452Y
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.
Xeon Platinum 8452Y
The Xeon Platinum 8452Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 36 cores and 72 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 67.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 300 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,641 points. Launch price was $3,995.
Processing Power
The FX-6100 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8452Y offers 36 cores / 72 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8452Y has 30 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the FX-6100 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8452Y — a 19.7% clock advantage for the FX-6100 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The FX-6100 uses the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8452Y uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the FX-6100 scores 3,686 against the Xeon Platinum 8452Y's 3,641 — a 1.2% lead for the FX-6100. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the FX-6100 vs 67.5 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8452Y.
| Feature | FX-6100 | Xeon Platinum 8452Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6 | 36 / 72+500% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+22% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+65% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 67.5 MB+744% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | Intel 7 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Zambezi (2011−2012) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 3,686+1% | 3,641 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-6100 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8452Y uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-6100 | Xeon Platinum 8452Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0+150% |
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