FX-4350 vs i5-2300

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-2300
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.16
+3.3%
FX-4350
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 125 Watt
2.09

Core i5-2300 outperforms FX-4350 by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-2300 and FX-4350 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18591888
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.34no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.151.58
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release date9 January 2011 (13 years ago)29 April 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$168no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-2300 and FX-4350 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.8 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache256 KB (per core)4096 KB
L3 cache6144 KB (shared)no data
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size216 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °C61 °C
Number of transistors1,160 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.275 V - Max: 1.4 V

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2300 and FX-4350 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
SocketLGA1155AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2300 and FX-4350. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-2300 and FX-4350 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2300 and FX-4350 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-2300 and FX-4350. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2000On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-2300 and FX-4350 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2300 and FX-4350.

PCIe version2.0n/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.

i5-2300 2.16
+3.3%
FX-4350 2.09

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.

i5-2300 3437
+3.5%
FX-4350 3321

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.

i5-2300 512
+15.3%
FX-4350 444

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.

i5-2300 1497
+35.2%
FX-4350 1107

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

i5-2300 4680
+1.3%
FX-4350 4620

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.16 2.09
Recency 9 January 2011 29 April 2013
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 125 Watt

i5-2300 has a 3.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 31.6% lower power consumption.

FX-4350, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-2300 and FX-4350.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-2300 and FX-4350, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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