AMD FX-Series FX-4300 4-core Socket AM3+
A 4.0GHz boost clock and unlocked multiplier on the 95W FX-4300 provide headroom for overclocking on legacy AM3+ systems. Its 4MB of L3 cache and quad-core design deliver basic multitasking capability at an entry-level price point. This processor is best for users maintaining older AM3+ desktops for light office work and web browsing.
Cores 4
Threads 4
Boost Clock 4000 MHz
L3 Cache 4 MB
TDP 95 W
Socket Socket AM3+
19 Overall Score
Price $44
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average platform (18th percentile)
- Below average multi thread (18th percentile)
- Below average ai (20th percentile)
- Below average feature (20th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Brand | AMD |
| Series | AMD FX |
| Model | FD4300WMW4MHK |
| Class | desktop |
Cores & Clocks
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3800 |
| Boost Clock | 4000 |
Cache
| L2 Cache | 4 |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB |
Platform & Power
| Socket | Socket AM3+ |
| TDP | 95 |
vs Competition
| Spec | AMD FX-Series FX-4300 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F | Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 | be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | Thermal Grizzly Ryzen 7 CSF-AM5 | Expert X6AIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 10 | 32 | 4 | - | - |
| Threads | 4 | 10 | 64 | 4 | - | - |
| Boost Clock Mhz | 4000 | 4900 | 3500 | 3400 | - | - |
| L3 Cache Mb | 4 | 20 | 256 | 8 | - | - |
| Tdp W | 95 | 65 | 200 | 270 | - | - |
| Socket | Socket AM3+ | LGA 1851 | Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462) | AM4 | AM5 | BGA |
| Integrated Graphics | - | None | No | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AI | Feature | Platform | Efficiency | Multi Thread | Social Proof | Single Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD FX-Series FX-4300 | 20.2 | 20.3 | 17.8 | 21.3 | 18.2 | 25.6 | 54.2 |
| Intel Core Ultra 5 225F Compare | 85.2 | 90.7 | 90.7 | 96.2 | 87.2 | 73.9 | 95.4 |
| Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 Compare | 99.1 | 90.7 | 76.3 | 97.4 | 99.2 | 0 | 89.4 |
| be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 Compare | 48.1 | 62.5 | 60.9 | 33.1 | 44.6 | 90.4 | 50.6 |
| Thermal Grizzly Ryzen 7 CSF-AM5 Compare | 3.6 | 20.3 | 17.8 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 96.5 | 3.4 |
| Expert X6AIR Compare | 3.6 | 20.3 | 17.8 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 70.8 | 15.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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