FX-4300 vs i5-13500

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-13500
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 65 Watt
20.02
+965%
FX-4300
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.88

Core i5-13500 outperforms FX-4300 by a whopping 965% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-13500 and FX-4300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2831988
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation64.310.35
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency29.131.87
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-S (2023−2024)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)23 October 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$242$122

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-13500 has 18274% better value for money than FX-4300.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-13500 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads204
Base clock speed2.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz4 GHz
Bus rate154 MHzno data
L1 cache80K (per core)no data
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)4096 KB
L3 cache24 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography10 nm32 nm
Die size257 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data71 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier-+
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.225 V - Max: 1.3875 V

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-13500 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 configuration11
Socket1700AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-13500 and FX-4300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-

Security technologies

Core i5-13500 and FX-4300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-13500 and FX-4300 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-13500 and FX-4300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channelDDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-13500 and FX-4300.

PCIe version5.0n/a
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i5-13500 20.02
+965%
FX-4300 1.88

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.

i5-13500 31794
+967%
FX-4300 2981

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-13500 2427
+435%
FX-4300 454

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-13500 12292
+1013%
FX-4300 1104

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.02 1.88
Recency 4 January 2023 23 October 2012
Physical cores 14 4
Threads 20 4
Chip lithography 10 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 95 Watt

i5-13500 has a 964.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 250% more physical cores and 400% more threads, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 46.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-13500 is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-4300 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-13500 and FX-4300, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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