AMD FX-4300 | Apple M3 (8-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonAMD FX-4300 or Apple M3 (8-GPU) - 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 Apple M3 (8-GPU) has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.06 GHz. The CPU supports up to 24 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M3 (8-GPU) was released in Q4/2023. |
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AMD FX (30) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
AMD FX-4300 (3) | CPU group | Apple M3 (6) |
2 | Generation | 3 |
Vishera (Bulldozer) | Architecture | M3 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M2 (8-GPU) |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD FX-4300 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz. The Apple M3 (8-GPU) has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz). |
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AMD FX-4300 | Characteristic | Apple M3 (8-GPU) |
4 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.80 GHz | A-Core | 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 4x P-Core |
-- | B-Core | 0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 4x E-Core |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors 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. |
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AMD FX-4300 | Characteristic | Apple M3 (8-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe 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. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Apple M3 (8 Core) |
GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 3 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 128 |
-- | Shader | 1024 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 24 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Apple M3 (8 Core) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD FX-4300 supports a maximum of GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M3 (8-GPU) can connect up to 24 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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AMD FX-4300 | Characteristic | Apple M3 (8-GPU) |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
Max. Memory | 24 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 20.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe 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 Apple M3 (8-GPU) is 22 W. |
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AMD FX-4300 | Characteristic | Apple M3 (8-GPU) |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 22 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 10 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD FX-4300 has a 4.00 MB cache, while the Apple M3 (8-GPU) cache has a total of 20.00 MB. |
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AMD FX-4300 | Characteristic | Apple M3 (8-GPU) |
32 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
AM3+ | Socket | -- |
AMD-V | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q4/2012 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
85 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD FX-4300
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU)
Apple M3 (8 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 0.70 GHz |
AMD FX-4300
3.80 GHz |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU)
10,437 CB R23 MC @ 22 W |
AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 0.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD FX-4300 | Apple M3 (8-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple iMac 24 (2023) |