AMD FX-4300

AMD FX-4300
Benchmarks & Specs

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The AMD FX-4300 is a processor from the Vishera architecture, based on Bulldozer technology. This chip was manufactured in a 32 nm manufacturing process. It always offered an attractive option, especially when a quad-core processor was sought. Its four cores enabled solid performance for everyday tasks and basic multitasking.

Particularly noteworthy is its 4 MB Level 3 cache. This effectively supported the main processing cores in data processing. The AMD FX-4300 was well suited for simultaneously editing multiple applications. It represented a cost-effective way to assemble a computer. It also proved reliable and sufficient for simple office work and web browsing.

The chosen architecture explicitly targeted parallel tasks. This was a clear advantage in daily use for many users. We see that it can still be useful for basic systems. It represented an accessible solution and became a popular choice in its segment. Its design on four cores significantly supported the overall user experience.

The processor offered a suitable foundation for home computers and entry-level systems.
  • Quad-Core Design
  • Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture
  • 4 MB Level 3 Cache
  • Cost-effective solution for everyday tasks

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
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In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
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In segment Desktop
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

AMD FX-8150
AMD FX-8150 100 %
8C / 8T · 4.20 GHz
512
Intel Core2 Duo E8700
2C / 2T · 3.50 GHz
512
AMD FX-4300
AMD FX-4300 100 %
4C / 4T · 3.80 GHz
511
Intel Core i3-560
2C / 4T · 3.33 GHz
510
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2
8C / 16T · 2.50 GHz
508
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD Phenom II X4 955
4C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
1,401
AMD A8-5600K
AMD A8-5600K 100 %
4C / 4T · 3.90 GHz
1,396
AMD FX-4300
AMD FX-4300 100 %
4C / 4T · 3.80 GHz
1,394
AMD Athlon II X4 740
4C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
1,391
Intel Pentium D1508
2C / 4T · 2.60 GHz
1,387
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Single-Core

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Single-Core
Single-core performance

AMD FX-8350
AMD FX-8350 108 %
8C / 8T · 4.20 GHz
241
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C / 4T · 2.66 GHz
230
AMD FX-4300
AMD FX-4300 100 %
4C / 4T · 3.80 GHz
224
AMD FX-8320
AMD FX-8320 100 %
8C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
223
AMD FX-6300
6C / 6T · 4.10 GHz
221
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD Athlon II X4 860K
4C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
747
AMD A10-5800K
4C / 4T · 3.80 GHz
746
AMD FX-4300
AMD FX-4300 100 %
4C / 4T · 3.80 GHz
739
Intel Core i3-2100
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
738
Intel Core i5-650
2C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
735

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyAMD FX (30)
CPU groupAMD FX-4300 (3)
ArchitectureVishera (Bulldozer)
Technology32 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketAM3+
Generation2
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads4 / 4
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 4x
Frequency: 3.80 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores):
L2-Cache
L3-Cache4.00 MB
OverclockingYes

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR3-1866
29.9 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe
PCIe Bandwidth

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP95 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip design
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Release dateQ4/2012
Release price85 $
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