AMD EPYC 7773X vs AMD FX-4300

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AMD EPYC 7773X CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD FX-4300
AMD EPYC 7773X AMD FX-4300

CPU comparison

AMD EPYC 7773X or AMD FX-4300 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.

The AMD EPYC 7773X has 64 cores with 128 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. Up to 4096 GB of memory is supported in 8 memory channels. The AMD EPYC 7773X was released in Q2/2022.

The AMD FX-4300 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-4300 was released in Q4/2012.
AMD EPYC (129) Family AMD FX (30)
AMD EPYC 7003 (29) CPU group AMD FX-4300 (3)
3 Generation 2
Milan (Zen 3) Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 7773X has 64 CPU cores and can calculate 128 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7773X is 2.20 GHz (3.50 GHz) while the AMD FX-4300 has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD FX-4300 is at 3.80 GHz.

AMD EPYC 7773X Characteristic AMD FX-4300
64 Cores 4
128 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? Yes
2.20 GHz Frequency 3.80 GHz
3.50 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

AMD EPYC 7773X Characteristic AMD FX-4300
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The AMD EPYC 7773X or AMD FX-4300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

The AMD EPYC 7773X can use up to 4096 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 204.8 GB/s. The AMD FX-4300 supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 29.9 GB/s.

AMD EPYC 7773X Characteristic AMD FX-4300
DDR4-3200 Memory DDR3-1866
4096 GB Max. Memory
8 (Octa Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
204.8 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
32.00 MB L2 Cache --
768.00 MB L3 Cache 4.00 MB
4.0 PCIe version --
128 PCIe lanes --
252.0 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD EPYC 7773X is 280 W, while the AMD FX-4300 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

AMD EPYC 7773X Characteristic AMD FX-4300
280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
225 W TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD EPYC 7773X is manufactured in 7 nm and has 800.00 MB cache. The AMD FX-4300 is manufactured in 32 nm and has a 4.00 MB cache.

AMD EPYC 7773X Characteristic AMD FX-4300
7 nm Technology 32 nm
Chiplet Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
SP3 Socket AM3+
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q2/2022 Release date Q4/2012
8800 $ Release price 85 $
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
AMD EPYC 7773X (100%)
AMD FX-4300 (38%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
AMD EPYC 7773X (100%)
AMD FX-4300 (4%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD EPYC 7773X AMD EPYC 7773X
64C 128T @ 3.50 GHz
1341 (100%)
AMD FX-4300 AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
511 (38%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD EPYC 7773X AMD EPYC 7773X
64C 128T @ 2.20 GHz
45899 (100%)
AMD FX-4300 AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
1394 (3%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD EPYC 7773X AMD EPYC 7773X
64C 128T @ 2.20 GHz
90782 (100%)
AMD FX-4300 AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
4713 (5%)

Cinebench 2024 (Single-Core)

The Cinebench 2024 benchmark is based on the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxon's 3D program Cinema 4D. The benchmark runs are each 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.
AMD EPYC 7773X AMD EPYC 7773X
64C 128T @ 3.50 GHz
77 (100%)
AMD FX-4300 AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench 2024 (Multi-Core)

The Multi-Core test of the Cinebench 2024 benchmark uses all cpu cores to render using the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxons Cinema 4D. The benchmark run is 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.
AMD EPYC 7773X AMD EPYC 7773X
64C 128T @ 3.50 GHz
3902 (100%)
AMD FX-4300 AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD EPYC 7773X AMD EPYC 7773X
64C 128T @ 3.50 GHz
1298 (100%)
AMD FX-4300 AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
0 (0%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
AMD EPYC 7773X AMD EPYC 7773X
64C 128T @ 3.50 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-4300 AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
224 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
AMD EPYC 7773X AMD EPYC 7773X
64C 128T @ 2.20 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-4300 AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
739 (100%)

Devices using this processor

AMD EPYC 7773X AMD FX-4300
Unknown Unknown

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