FX-4300 vs Core i9-7900X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7900X
2017
10 cores / 20 threads, 140 Watt
13.69
+609%

Core i9-7900X outperforms FX-4300 by a whopping 609% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7900X and FX-4300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking5051872
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation7.953.58
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore i9 (Desktop)no data
Architecture codenameSkylake-X (2018)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release date26 June 2017 (6 years ago)23 October 2012 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$999no data
Current price$540 (0.5x MSRP)$66

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-7900X has 122% better value for money than FX-4300.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-7900X 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads204
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache1 MB (per core)4096 KB
L3 cache14 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data315 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °C71 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplierYesYes
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.225 V - Max: 1.3875 V

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7900X 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
SocketSocket R4AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7900X and FX-4300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
FMAno data+
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
StatusDiscontinuedno data

Security technologies

Core i9-7900X and FX-4300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7900X and FX-4300 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-7900X and FX-4300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7900X and FX-4300.

PCIe version3.0n/a
PCI Express lanes44no 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.

i9-7900X 13.69
+609%
FX-4300 1.93

Core i9-7900X outperforms FX-4300 by 609% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i9-7900X 21169
+609%
FX-4300 2987

Core i9-7900X outperforms FX-4300 by 609% in Passmark.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i9-7900X 1431
+219%
FX-4300 449

Core i9-7900X outperforms FX-4300 by 219% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i9-7900X 8892
+714%
FX-4300 1092

Core i9-7900X outperforms FX-4300 by 714% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.69 1.93
Recency 26 June 2017 23 October 2012
Physical cores 10 4
Threads 20 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 95 Watt

The Core i9-7900X is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-4300 in performance tests.


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