Performance comparison: which is faster?
AMD FX-6100 (AMD, 2012) and AMD FX-4300 (AMD, 2012) are compared here. Compare not only scores, but also whether the motherboard can be reused and which GPU class is balanced with each CPU.
Overall performance: FX-6100 is about 10% faster
Both use the same AM3+ socket, so they can be installed on the same motherboard. For games, performance balance with the GPU (guideline CPU:GPU = 0.9:1) matters more than CPU speed alone.
Relative performance score (higher is faster). Actual speed varies by workload, cooling, and memory configuration.
| Item | FX-6100 | FX-4300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Score | 5,500 | 5,000 |
| Generation | FX | FX |
| Socket | AM3+ | AM3+ |
| Release Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| Compatible GPU Example | Radeon RX 470 | Intel Arc A380 6GB |
| If You Want To... | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Prioritize maximum speed for heavy work or a high-end GPU | FX-6100 |
| Upgrade while reusing the current motherboard | Either works (same AM3+ socket) |
| Prioritize value and adequate performance | FX-4300 (the lower model is often sufficient) |
FX-6100 is about 10% higher by score (FX-6100: 5500 points / FX-4300: 5000 points). For gaming, the GPU tier usually matters more than a few percent of CPU difference. For CPU-heavy work such as video editing and streaming, choose the faster CPU.
Both are FX-generation CPUs.Both use the same AM3+ socket, so they can be installed on the same motherboard.
Using our CPU:GPU = 0.9:1 guideline, Radeon RX 470 pairs well with FX-6100 and Intel Arc A380 6GB pairs well with FX-4300. If either GPU is too strong or too weak, one part holds the other back.
