Core i3-2100 vs FX-4300: which is better
Intel Core i3-2100 (desktop, 2011) against AMD FX-4300 (desktop, 2012): benchmarks, games, specs and current prices.
Key differences
- FX-4300 is 61% faster in multi-threaded work (PassMark 3,008 vs 1,865).
- FX-4300 is 5% faster per core.
- FX-4300 is $26 cheaper ($44 vs $70).
- FX-4300 gives 157% more performance per dollar.
- Core i3-2100 has a lower TDP: 65 W vs 95 W.
- Different sockets (LGA1155 and AM3+): they need different motherboards.
| Core i3-2100 | FX-4300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 2.6 | 4.2 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 1,865 | 3,008 |
| Single-thread rating | 1,410 | 1,479 |
| US price | from $70 | from $44 |
| Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Max boost | 3.1 GHz | 4.0 GHz |
| L3 cache | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| TDP | 65 W | 95 W |
| Max power | 65 W | 95 W |
| Memory | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Memory speed | 1333 MT/s | 1866 MT/s |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | AM3+ |
| Process | 32 nm (Intel) | 32 nm (GlobalFoundries) |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge | Piledriver |
| Series | 2nd Gen Core | FX |
| Release year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Integrated graphics | HD Graphics 2000 | none |