Athlon 64 X2 FX-60 vs FX-4300

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Aggregate performance score

FX-4300
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.88
+230%
Athlon 64 X2 FX-60
2 cores / 2 threads, 110 Watt
0.57

FX-4300 outperforms Athlon 64 X2 FX-60 by a whopping 230% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-4300 and Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) FX-60 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19732811
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.33no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno data2x Athlon 64 (Desktop)
Power efficiency1.870.49
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Toledo (2006)
Release date23 October 2012 (12 years ago)no data (2024 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$122no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

FX-4300 and Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) FX-60 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed3.8 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4 GHz2.6 GHz
Bus rateno data1000 MHz
L2 cache4096 KBno data
Chip lithography32 nm90 nm
Die size315 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature71 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.225 V - Max: 1.3875 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-4300 and Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) FX-60 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 configuration1no data
SocketAM3+no data
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt110 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-4300 and Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) FX-60. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
FMA+-
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Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-4300 and Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) FX-60 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-4300 and Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) FX-60. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-4300 and Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) FX-60.

PCIe versionn/ano data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.88 0.57
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 110 Watt

FX-4300 has a 229.8% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 181.3% more advanced lithography process, and 15.8% lower power consumption.

The FX-4300 is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 X2 FX-60 in performance tests.


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