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FX-8100 vs Ryzen 7 5700X

CPUCPUGPUGPU
AMD

FX-8100

8 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2011
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AMD

Ryzen 7 5700X

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2022
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FX-8100 vs Ryzen 7 5700X Performance Spectrum

FX-8100
8 / 8
4,095
0.0%
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Ryzen 7 5700X
8 / 16
26,609
+549.8%
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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.

FX-8100 vs Ryzen 7 5700X FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
FX-8100
low102 FPS
medium102 FPS
high102 FPS
ultra95 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 5700X
low156 FPS
medium129 FPS
high115 FPS
ultra94 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
FX-8100
low102 FPS
medium102 FPS
high102 FPS
ultra102 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 5700X
low649 FPS
medium549 FPS
high448 FPS
ultra404 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
FX-8100
low102 FPS
medium102 FPS
high102 FPS
ultra102 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 5700X
low665 FPS
medium557 FPS
high509 FPS
ultra439 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
FX-8100
low102 FPS
medium102 FPS
high102 FPS
ultra102 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 5700X
low665 FPS
medium665 FPS
high665 FPS
ultra665 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
FX-8100
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 5700X
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
FX-8100
low102 FPS
medium102 FPS
high102 FPS
ultra102 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 5700X
low300 FPS
medium300 FPS
high300 FPS
ultra300 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
FX-8100
low102 FPS
medium102 FPS
high102 FPS
ultra102 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 5700X
low289 FPS
medium219 FPS
high191 FPS
ultra172 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
FX-8100
low102 FPS
medium102 FPS
high102 FPS
ultra102 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 5700X
low278 FPS
medium245 FPS
high191 FPS
ultra155 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
FX-8100
low39 FPS
medium29 FPS
high14 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 5700X
low351 FPS
medium300 FPS
high259 FPS
ultra221 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
FX-8100
low102 FPS
medium102 FPS
high102 FPS
ultra102 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 5700X
low238 FPS
medium218 FPS
high185 FPS
ultra172 FPS
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FX-8100 vs Ryzen 7 5700X: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

FX-8100

2011

Why buy it

    Trade-offs

    • ❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 5700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
    • ❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (1,621 vs 9,715).
    • ❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 32 MB).
    • ❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 13.7 vs 89.0 PassMark/$ ($300 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
    • ❌46.2% higher power demand at 95W vs 65W.

    Ryzen 7 5700X

    2022

    Why buy it

    • ✅Better for gaming: +167.5% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
    • ✅+300% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 8 MB).
    • ✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
    • ✅Delivers 552.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 89.0 vs 13.7 PassMark/$ ($299 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
    • ✅Draws 65W instead of 95W, a 30W reduction.

    Trade-offs

    • ❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

    Quick Answers

    So, is Ryzen 7 5700X better than FX-8100?
    Yes. Ryzen 7 5700X is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you a 167.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 499.3% better Geekbench multi-core, 549.8% higher PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.
    Which one is better for gaming?
    If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 5700X is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 167.5% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.
    Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
    For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 5700X is the stronger fit. You are getting 499.3% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also has the larger cache pool with 300% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 8 MB).
    Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
    Ryzen 7 5700X is the better buy right now. Ryzen 7 5700X comes in $1 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and it still gives you a 167.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 552.0% better value on MSRP (89.0 vs 13.7 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.
    Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
    Ryzen 7 5700X makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2011), 300% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/8. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

    FX-8100 vs Ryzen 7 5700X Technical Specifications

    Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

    AMD

    FX-8100

    The FX-8100 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 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,095 points. Launch price was $69.

    AMD

    Ryzen 7 5700X

    The Ryzen 7 5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 26,609 points. Launch price was $299.

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    Processing Power

    The FX-8100 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 7 5700X's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the FX-8100 versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700X — a 21.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700X (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The FX-8100 uses the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5700X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the FX-8100 scores 4,095 against the Ryzen 7 5700X's 26,609 — a 146.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700X. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 455 vs 2,116, a 129.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,621 vs 9,715 (142.8% advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700X). L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the FX-8100 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700X.

    FeatureFX-8100Ryzen 7 5700X
    Cores / Threads
    8 / 8
    8 / 16
    Boost Clock
    3.7 GHz
    4.6 GHz+24%
    Base Clock
    2.8 GHz
    3.4 GHz+21%
    L3 Cache
    8 MB (total)
    32 MB (total)+300%
    L2 Cache
    8 MB
    512K (per core)+6300%
    Process
    32 nm
    7 nm-78%
    Architecture
    Zambezi (2011−2012)
    Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
    PassMark
    4,095
    26,609+550%
    Cinebench R23 Multi
    —
    14,000
    Geekbench 6 Single
    455
    2,116+365%
    Geekbench 6 Multi
    1,621
    9,715+499%
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    Memory & Platform

    The FX-8100 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 7 5700X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1866 on the FX-8100 versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 5700X — the Ryzen 7 5700X supports 71.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 5700X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 700% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (FX-8100) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 5700X) — the Ryzen 7 5700X offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 990FX,AMD 970 (FX-8100) and A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,B550,X570 (Ryzen 7 5700X).

    FeatureFX-8100Ryzen 7 5700X
    Socket
    AM3+
    AM4
    PCIe Generation
    PCIe 2.0
    PCIe 4.0+100%
    Max RAM Speed
    DDR3-1866
    DDR4-3200+71%
    Max RAM Capacity
    16 GB
    128 GB+700%
    RAM Channels
    2
    2
    ECC Support
    No
    Yes
    PCIe Lanes
    0
    24
    🔧

    Advanced Features

    Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 5700X rivals Core i7-11700K.

    FeatureFX-8100Ryzen 7 5700X
    Integrated GPU
    No
    No
    Unlocked
    Yes
    Yes
    AVX-512
    No
    No
    Virtualization
    AMD-V
    AMD-V
    Target Use
    —
    Gaming
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    Value Analysis

    At launch, the FX-8100 was priced at $300, while the Ryzen 7 5700X came in at $299. On launch pricing ($300 vs $299), Ryzen 7 5700X was $1 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-8100 delivers 13.7 pts/$ vs 89.0 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 5700X — making the Ryzen 7 5700X the 146.8% better value option.

    FeatureFX-8100Ryzen 7 5700X
    MSRP
    $300
    $299
    Performance per Dollar
    13.7
    89.0+550%
    Release Date
    2011
    2022
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