The Core i5-8500 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the FX-6100, however, it's the same value for money, as it's $61.72 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-8500
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of the FX-6100
- Up to 70% cheaper – $26.71 vs $88.43
Core i5-8500 vs FX-6100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-8500
Feb 14th, 2018
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, €
€88.43
30%
Value, €/FPS
€0.47/FPS
34%
Core i5-8500 vs FX-6100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-8500 vs FX-6100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-8500 vs FX-6100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-8500
Feb 14th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
FX-6100
Oct 12th, 2011
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
89%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
88%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-8500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-6100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Feb 14th, 2018 | Release Date | Oct 12th, 2011 |
| $192.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Zambezi |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 6 | Threads | 6 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
9 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
