FX-4300 vs Apple M3 Max 16-Core

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Aggregate performance score

Apple M3 Max 16-Core
2023
16 cores / 16 threads, 78 Watt
26.76
+1272%

Apple M3 Max 16-Core outperforms FX-4300 by a whopping 1272% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Apple M3 Max 16-Core and FX-4300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1851964
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.28
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesApple M3no data
Power efficiency31.281.87
Architecture codenameno dataVishera (2012−2015)
Release date30 October 2023 (1 year ago)23 October 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$122

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Apple M3 Max 16-Core and FX-4300 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads164
Base clock speed2.748 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.06 GHz4 GHz
L2 cacheno data4096 KB
Chip lithography3 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data315 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data71 °C
Number of transistors92000 Million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplier-+
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.225 V - Max: 1.3875 V

Compatibility

Information on Apple M3 Max 16-Core and FX-4300 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configurationno data1
Socketno dataAM3+
Power consumption (TDP)78 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Apple M3 Max 16-Core and FX-4300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Apple M3 Max 16-Core and FX-4300 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Apple M3 Max 16-Core and FX-4300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardApple M3 Max 40-Core GPUOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Apple M3 Max 16-Core and FX-4300.

PCIe versionno datan/a

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Apple M3 Max 16-Core 26.76
+1272%
FX-4300 1.95

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Apple M3 Max 16-Core 40950
+1272%
FX-4300 2985

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 26.76 1.95
Recency 30 October 2023 23 October 2012
Physical cores 16 4
Threads 16 4
Chip lithography 3 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 78 Watt 95 Watt

Apple M3 Max 16-Core has a 1272.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 966.7% more advanced lithography process, and 21.8% lower power consumption.

The Apple M3 Max 16-Core is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-4300 in performance tests.

Be aware that Apple M3 Max 16-Core is a notebook processor while FX-4300 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Apple M3 Max 16-Core and FX-4300, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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