AMD FX-4300 | Intel Core i5-2550k | |
CPU comparisonAMD FX-4300 or Intel Core i5-2550k - 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 i5-2550k has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-2550k was released in Q1/2012. |
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AMD FX (30) | Family | Intel Core i5 (331) |
AMD FX-4300 (3) | CPU group | Intel Core i 2000 (28) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Vishera (Bulldozer) | Architecture | Sandy Bridge S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i5-3570K |
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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 Intel Core i5-2550k has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.40 GHz (3.80 GHz). |
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AMD FX-4300 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-2550k |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.80 GHz | Frequency | 3.40 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.80 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD FX-4300 supports a maximum of GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-2550k can connect up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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AMD FX-4300 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-2550k |
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 | 6.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 2.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 16 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.0 GB/s |
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 Intel Core i5-2550k is 95 W. |
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AMD FX-4300 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-2550k |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD FX-4300 has a 4.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core i5-2550k cache has a total of 6.00 MB. |
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AMD FX-4300 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-2550k |
32 nm | Technology | 32 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 | LGA 1155 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2012 | Release date | Q1/2012 |
85 $ | Release price | 235 $ |
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AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2550k
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD FX-4300 | Intel Core i5-2550k |
Unknown | Unknown |