AMD FX-4100 vs Intel Core i9-13905H

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AMD FX-4100 or AMD FX-4100 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD FX-4100 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-4100, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
The Intel Core i9-13905H features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-13905H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD FX-4100 Name Intel Core i9-13905H
AMD FX Family Intel Core i9
1 Generation 13
AMD FX-4100/4200 Group Intel Core i 13000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-4100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-4100 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The Intel Core i9-13905H has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 5.4 GHz
None None 1.9 GHz
None None 2.6 GHz
None None 8x Gracemont
None None 6x Raptor Cove
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
3.6 GHz Frequency None
None None 4.1 GHz
4 Threads 20
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 14
4x Cores None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-4100 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i9-13905H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-13905H uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake), which has 768 texture shaders
and 96 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
-- Release date Q1/2022
-- Direct X 12.1
GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake)
-- Technology 10 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 768
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Execution units 96
-- Generation 13
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.5 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
-- Bandwidth 89.6 GB/s
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, LPDDR5-6400, DDR5-5200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 115 W
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
None TDP down 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD FX-4100 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-13905H is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.0 MB cache.
Q4/2011 Release date Q1/2023
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
-- Chip design Monolithic
Zambezi (Bulldozer) Architecture Raptor Lake H
32 nm Technology 10 nm
AM3+ Socket BGA 1744
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
90 $ Release price 700 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 24.0 MB