A4-3300 vs FX-6350

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Aggregate performance score

FX-6350
2013
6 cores / 6 threads, 125 Watt
2.98
+381%

FX-6350 outperforms A4-3300 by a whopping 381% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-6350 and A4-3300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16532790
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.170.87
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Llano (2011−2012)
Release date29 April 2013 (11 years ago)7 September 2011 (13 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-6350 and A4-3300 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads62
Base clock speed3.9 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz2.5 GHz
L1 cacheno data128 KB (per core)
L2 cache6144 KB512 KB (per core)
L3 cacheno data0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size315 mm2228 mm2
Maximum core temperature61 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 million1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.25 V - Max: 1.4125 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-6350 and A4-3300 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
SocketAM3+FM1
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-6350 and A4-3300. 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 FX-6350 and A4-3300 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-6350 and A4-3300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)Radeon HD 6410D

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-6350 and A4-3300.

PCIe versionn/a2.0

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.

FX-6350 2.98
+381%
A4-3300 0.62

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.

FX-6350 4556
+384%
A4-3300 942

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.

FX-6350 485
+106%
A4-3300 235

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.

FX-6350 1535
+263%
A4-3300 423

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.98 0.62
Recency 29 April 2013 7 September 2011
Physical cores 6 2
Threads 6 2
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 65 Watt

FX-6350 has a 380.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

A4-3300, on the other hand, has 92.3% lower power consumption.

The FX-6350 is our recommended choice as it beats the A4-3300 in performance tests.


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