FX-4100 vs AMD A6-3670K

[K K0]

I heard the 4100 is not as good as other quad cores because it has 2 modules not 4 real cores, Is the AMD A6-3670K a true quad core?

 

[popatim]

a6 has full cores but , like athlon 2, no l3 cache

 

[K K0]

a6 has full cores but , like athlon 2, no l3 cache

Oh... So would a older phenom X4 be a better choice than those two processors?

 

[Guest]

I heard the 4100 is not as good as other quad cores because it has 2 modules not 4 real cores, Is the AMD A6-3670K a true quad core?

the FX cores shares some resources within each module so it is truly not a self sufficient core.

though if you are thinking of choosing between the two, i would suggest the FX which uses the AM3+ socket since the FM1 socket of the Llano has a very limited upgrade path.

edit:

Oh... So would a older phenom X4 be a better choice than those two processors?

YES!

 

[popatim]

NO!
A Phenom 2 x4 would be better than either yes, but not a phenom one.

edit - An a8 would be comparable to an athlon2 x4 by the way.

 

[K K0]

NO!
A Phenom 2 x4 would be better than either yes, but not a phenom one.

edit - An a8 would be comparable to an athlon2 x4 by the way.

Thanks, I meant to say Phenom II X4.

 

[Guest]

of course you did. P1s are like non existent anymore.

 

[sarinaide]

If you go AMD, skip the FX 4XXX and FX 6XXX, FX 81XX are by and large on par with i5's so they are the only recommended FX chips. Phenom II x 4/6 or FX 81XX.

 

[K K0]

Best answer selected by K K0.

 

[CDWz]

If you go AMD, skip the FX 4XXX and FX 6XXX, FX 81XX are by and large on par with i5's so they are the only recommended FX chips. Phenom II x 4/6 or FX 81XX.

Not by means of benchmark http://community.futuremark.com/hardware/gpu