Key Differences
In short — Core i3-550 outperforms FX-6100 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-550 is 500 days older than FX-6100.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-550
- Consumes up to 23% less energy than AMD FX-6100 - 73 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-6100 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD FX-6100
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-550 - 6 vs 4 threads
Dead Space
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011
FPS
144
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.68/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$98.43
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$98.43 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 40 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 30th, 2010
Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-550 | vs | AMD FX-6100 |
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May 30th, 2010 | Release Date | Oct 12th, 2011 |
Core i3 | Collection | FX |
Clarkdale | Codename | Zambezi |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 6 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 16.5x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |