FX-4300

Details and Benchmarks for AMD FX-4300

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for FX-4300 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,684 Rank: 1122
Rank Name Score Visual
1118 Ryzen 3 3200U 4,687
+0.1%
1119 Core i5-3330 4,686
+0%
1120 Core i5-5350U 4,686
+0%
1121 Celeron G5900 4,685
+0%
1122 FX-4300 4,684
1123 Celeron G3930 4,682
+-0%
1124 Core i7 930 4,682
+-0%
1125 Xeon X5680 4,678
-0.1%
1126 A12-9800 4,677
-0.1%
1127 Ryzen Embedded V1202B 4,676
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for FX-4300 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,448 Rank: 1331
Rank Name Score Visual
1327 Core M-5Y70 4,449
+0%
1328 Xeon E5630 4,449
+0%
1329 FX-4170 4,449
+0%
1330 Phenom II X4 980 4,448
+0%
1331 FX-4300 4,448
1332 Core i3-7020U 4,446
+-0%
1333 Athlon Silver 3050U 4,446
+-0%
1334 Athlon X4 870K 4,445
-0.1%
1335 Xeon E5462 4,444
-0.1%
1336 Core i5-5350U 4,444
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for FX-4300 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,841 Rank: 1047
Rank Name Score Visual
1043 Pentium G2120 4,845
+0.1%
1044 Core i7-4510U 4,842
+0%
1045 Xeon E5-4650 v4 4,841
+0%
1046 Xeon D-1541 4,841
+0%
1047 FX-4300 4,841
1048 Core i5-3350P 4,838
-0.1%
1049 Core i7-3610QM 4,837
-0.1%
1050 Pentium G3420 4,837
-0.1%
1051 Core i3-4160T 4,836
-0.1%
1052 Core i3-3240 4,835
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for FX-4300 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for FX-4300 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for FX-4300 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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FX-4300 Details

Built on AMD's Vishera microarchitecture at a 32 nm process, the FX-4300 is a desktop processor that was released in October 2012. As of March 2026, it is well over a decade old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware. Despite its age, the FX-4300 remains notable for its four cores and integrated graphics capabilities, which were relatively advanced for its time. The processor is designed for mainstream desktop use and features a socket FCLGA1155, allowing it to be used with a range of motherboards from the 700, 800, and 900 series chipsets. It operates at a base frequency of 3.1 GHz with a turbo frequency of up to 3.46 GHz, and includes a substantial 7.629 MiB of L3 cache. The chip is manufactured by GlobalFoundries and contains 1.2 billion transistors across a 315 mm² die. It has a TDP of 65 W, making it moderately power-efficient for its era, though it requires adequate cooling due to its performance demands.

The FX-4300 supports DDR3 memory with a dual-channel interface, achieving a maximum rated speed of 1866 MT/s and a memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s. It supports up to 32 GB of memory across two channels and features a PCIe 2.0 interface with up to 16 lanes. While the processor does not include integrated graphics in its standard configuration, certain motherboards with compatible chipsets can provide this functionality through the HD Graphics 3000 GPU. This GPU operates at a base frequency of 850 MHz and can burst up to 1100 MHz, supporting up to two displays. The processor supports a wide range of instruction sets, including SSE, AVX, AVX2, AES, and AMD-V, enabling it to run modern software and virtualization workloads.

In terms of performance, the FX-4300 scores 4684 overall, placing it at rank #1122 out of 2060 processors in the benchmark database. Its single-core score of 4841 ranks it at #1045, while its multicore score of 4448 places it at #1330. These results indicate that while the FX-4300 is capable in single-threaded applications, its multicore performance lags behind modern processors, particularly in comparison to the top-tier CPUs in the top 50 lists, which include models like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K. The processor is competitive with older Intel and AMD chips such as the Core i5-5350U and Athlon X4 870K, but it falls behind in both single-core and multicore performance relative to contemporary offerings.

Given its age and performance profile, the FX-4300 is best suited for basic desktop computing, light multimedia tasks, and retro gaming. It may still serve as a viable option in budget systems or for users maintaining legacy hardware. However, it is no longer competitive with modern processors in terms of efficiency, performance, or feature support. As of 2026, the FX-4300 represents a significant step backward in computing performance compared to today's high-end CPUs, making it suitable only for niche use cases or as a secondary system component.
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AMD FX-4300

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: FX-4300
Model Number: i3-2105
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3100 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 19x (unlocked)
Core Name: Vishera
Socket: FCLGA1155
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L3 Cache: 7.629 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 3000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 315 mm²
Manufacturer: GlobalFoundries
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 AES CLMUL x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT SSE4a FMA4 AMD-V TSX Flex Memory FMA XOP
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