FX-4300 vs Ryzen 7 7840H

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 7840H
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 35 Watt
17.87
+851%
FX-4300
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.88

Ryzen 7 7840H outperforms FX-4300 by a whopping 851% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 7840H and FX-4300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3421973
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.33
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency48.321.87
Architecture codenamePhoenix (2023−2024)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release dateJanuary 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

Ryzen 7 7840H 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads164
Base clock speed3.8 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache1 MB (per core)4096 KB
L3 cache16 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography4 nm32 nm
Die size178 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data71 °C
Number of transistors25,000 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier-+
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.225 V - Max: 1.3875 V

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 7840H 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
SocketFP8AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 7840H and FX-4300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 7 7840H and FX-4300 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 7840H and FX-4300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5600DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon 780MOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 7840H and FX-4300.

PCIe version4.0n/a
PCI Express lanes20no 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.

Ryzen 7 7840H 17.87
+851%
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.

Ryzen 7 7840H 28390
+852%
FX-4300 2982

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.87 1.88
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 16 4
Chip lithography 4 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 95 Watt

Ryzen 7 7840H has a 850.5% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 700% more advanced lithography process, and 171.4% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 7840H is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-4300 in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen 7 7840H is a notebook processor while FX-4300 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 7 7840H and FX-4300, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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