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Bulldozer performed poorly. The older Phenom chip offers superior single core and multi-core capabilities. For context, Bulldozer—the framework behind the 6100—almost caused AMD financial trouble. (Perhaps Piledriver was the one that came first. They’re essentially similar.)
Yes, there are several good FX CPUs available. They offer a balance of performance and value for various use cases.
I'm looking to improve my AM3 PC, but I only have an i5-2400 and don't want to fit the GTX 970.