AMD FX-4300 vs Intel Core i3-3115C

Last updated:

CPU comparison with benchmarks


AMD FX-4300 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Core i3-3115C
AMD FX-4300 Intel Core i3-3115C

CPU comparison

AMD FX-4300 or Intel Core i3-3115C - 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 FX-4300 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.80 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-4300 was released in Q4/2012.

The Intel Core i3-3115C has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-3115C was released in Q3/2013.
AMD FX (30) Family Intel Core i3 (205)
AMD FX-4300 (3) CPU group Intel Core i 3000M (29)
2 Generation 3
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Ivy Bridge H
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-4300 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz. The Intel Core i3-3115C has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz.

AMD FX-4300 Characteristic Intel Core i3-3115C
4 Cores 2
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking ? No
3.80 GHz Frequency 2.50 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

AMD FX-4300 Characteristic Intel Core i3-3115C
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs.

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 FX-4300 supports a maximum of GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-3115C can connect up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels.

AMD FX-4300 Characteristic Intel Core i3-3115C
DDR3-1866 Memory DDR3-1333
Max. Memory 32 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
29.9 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
Yes ECC No
-- L2 Cache --
4.00 MB L3 Cache 4.00 MB
-- PCIe version 3.0
-- PCIe lanes 20
-- PCIe Bandwidth 19.7 GB/s

Thermal Management

The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD FX-4300 has a TDP of 95 W, that of the Intel Core i3-3115C is 25 W.

AMD FX-4300 Characteristic Intel Core i3-3115C
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. 100 °C

Technical details

The AMD FX-4300 has a 4.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core i3-3115C cache has a total of 4.00 MB.

AMD FX-4300 Characteristic Intel Core i3-3115C
32 nm Technology 22 nm
Unknown Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
AM3+ Socket BGA 1284
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q4/2012 Release date Q3/2013
85 $ Release price --
show more data show more data


Rate these processors

Here you can rate the AMD FX-4300 to help other visitors make their purchasing decisions. The average rating is 4.0 stars (1 ratings). Rate now:
Here you can rate the Intel Core i3-3115C to help other visitors make their purchasing decisions. The average rating is 0 stars (0 ratings). Rate now:


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 FX-4300 AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
511 (100%)
Intel Core i3-3115C Intel Core i3-3115C
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
0 (0%)

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 FX-4300 AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
1394 (100%)
Intel Core i3-3115C Intel Core i3-3115C
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
0 (0%)

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 FX-4300 AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
4713 (100%)
Intel Core i3-3115C Intel Core i3-3115C
2C 4T @ 2.50 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 FX-4300 AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
224 (100%)
Intel Core i3-3115C Intel Core i3-3115C
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
0 (0%)

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 FX-4300 AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
739 (100%)
Intel Core i3-3115C Intel Core i3-3115C
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

AMD FX-4300 Intel Core i3-3115C
Unknown Unknown

Popular comparisons containing this CPUs

1. AMD FX-4300AMD FX-6300 AMD FX-4300 vs AMD FX-6300
2. AMD A8-7600AMD FX-4300 AMD A8-7600 vs AMD FX-4300
3. Intel Core i5-4460AMD FX-4300 Intel Core i5-4460 vs AMD FX-4300
4. AMD FX-4300Intel Pentium G4400 AMD FX-4300 vs Intel Pentium G4400
5. AMD FX-4300AMD FX-8300 AMD FX-4300 vs AMD FX-8300
6. AMD Phenom II X4 840AMD FX-4300 AMD Phenom II X4 840 vs AMD FX-4300
7. AMD Athlon X4 845AMD FX-4300 AMD Athlon X4 845 vs AMD FX-4300
8. Intel Pentium G3258AMD FX-4300 Intel Pentium G3258 vs AMD FX-4300
9. AMD FX-4320AMD FX-4300 AMD FX-4320 vs AMD FX-4300
10. AMD A6-6400KAMD FX-4300 AMD A6-6400K vs AMD FX-4300


back to index