Processor 300 vs FX-4120

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Primary details

Comparing FX-4120 and Processor 300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance rankingnot ratednot rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Architecture codenameZambezi (2011−2012)Raptor Lake-S
Release date23 October 2012 (11 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Current priceno data$36

Detailed specifications

FX-4120 and Processor 300 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.9 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz3.9 GHz
L1 cache192 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache4 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm10 nm
Die size315 mm2163 mm2
Number of transistors1,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplierYesNo

Compatibility

Information on FX-4120 and Processor 300 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+1700
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt46 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-4120 and Processor 300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+no data
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSXno data+

Security technologies

FX-4120 and Processor 300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-4120 and Processor 300 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+no data
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-4120 and Processor 300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 710

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-4120 and Processor 300.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

Pros & cons summary


Recency 23 October 2012 8 January 2024
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 46 Watt

We couldn't decide between FX-4120 and Processor 300. We've got no test results to judge.


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