Intel Core2 Duo E4300 vs AMD FX-8100

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CPU comparison with benchmarks


Intel Core2 Duo E4300 CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD FX-8100
Intel Core2 Duo E4300 AMD FX-8100

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core2 Duo E4300 and the AMD FX-8100 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core2 Duo E4300 2 core processor released in Q3/2007 with the AMD FX-8100 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2011.
Intel Core2 Duo (29) Family AMD FX (30)
Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 (15) CPU group AMD FX-8000 (11)
1 Generation 2
Conroe (Core) Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
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-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo E4300 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.80 GHz. The processor can compute 2 threads at the same time. The AMD FX-8100 clocks with 2.80 GHz (3.70 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.

Intel Core2 Duo E4300 Characteristic AMD FX-8100
2 Cores 8
2 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking ? Yes
1.80 GHz Frequency 2.80 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 3.70 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 3.70 GHz

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.

Intel Core2 Duo E4300 Characteristic AMD FX-8100
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Internal Graphics

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
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-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
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-- 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

Up to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core2 Duo E4300, while the AMD FX-8100 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s enabled.

Intel Core2 Duo E4300 Characteristic AMD FX-8100
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory DDR3-1866
16 GB Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
21.3 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
No ECC Yes
2.00 MB L2 Cache --
-- L3 Cache 8.00 MB
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-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The Intel Core2 Duo E4300 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the AMD FX-8100 is 95 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Core2 Duo E4300 Characteristic AMD FX-8100
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
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Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo E4300 has 2.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 65 nm. The cache of AMD FX-8100 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm.

Intel Core2 Duo E4300 Characteristic AMD FX-8100
65 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
LGA 775 Socket AM3+
VT-x Virtualization AMD-V
No AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q3/2007 Release date Q4/2011
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 0 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core2 Duo E4300 (0%)
AMD FX-8100 (0%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core2 Duo E4300 (9%)
AMD FX-8100 (100%)

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.
Intel Core2 Duo E4300 Intel Core2 Duo E4300
2C 2T @ 1.80 GHz
564 (9%)
AMD FX-8100 AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz
6159 (100%)

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.
Intel Core2 Duo E4300 Intel Core2 Duo E4300
2C 2T @ 1.80 GHz
251 (100%)
AMD FX-8100 AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 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.
Intel Core2 Duo E4300 Intel Core2 Duo E4300
2C 2T @ 1.80 GHz
459 (100%)
AMD FX-8100 AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 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.
Intel Core2 Duo E4300 Intel Core2 Duo E4300
2C 2T @ 1.80 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8100 AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz
161 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core2 Duo E4300 Intel Core2 Duo E4300
2C 2T @ 1.80 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8100 AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz
796 (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.
Intel Core2 Duo E4300 Intel Core2 Duo E4300
2C 2T @ 1.80 GHz
280 (100%)
AMD FX-8100 AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core2 Duo E4300 AMD FX-8100
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