Core i3-3220 vs FX-4300: which is better
Intel Core i3-3220 (desktop, 2012) against AMD FX-4300 (desktop, 2012): benchmarks, games, specs and current prices.
Key differences
- FX-4300 is 32% faster in multi-threaded work (PassMark 3,008 vs 2,279).
- Core i3-3220 is 16% faster per core.
- FX-4300 is $6 cheaper ($44 vs $50).
- FX-4300 gives 50% more performance per dollar.
- Core i3-3220 has a lower TDP: 55 W vs 95 W.
- Different sockets (LGA1155 and AM3+): they need different motherboards.
| Core i3-3220 | FX-4300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 3.2 | 4.2 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 2,279 | 3,008 |
| Single-thread rating | 1,712 | 1,479 |
| US price | from $50 | from $44 |
| Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Max boost | 3.3 GHz | 4.0 GHz |
| L3 cache | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| TDP | 55 W | 95 W |
| Max power | 55 W | 95 W |
| Memory | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Memory speed | 1600 MT/s | 1866 MT/s |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | AM3+ |
| Process | 22 nm (Intel) | 32 nm (GlobalFoundries) |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge | Piledriver |
| Series | 3rd Gen Core | FX |
| Release year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Integrated graphics | HD Graphics 2500 | none |