VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 vs FX-8300

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8300
2012
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.36
+615%
VIA Nano QuadCore L4700
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 27 Watt
0.47

FX-8300 outperforms VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 by a whopping 615% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8300 and VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15772932
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataVIA
Power efficiency3.351.62
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)CNQ (2011)
Release date23 October 2012 (12 years ago)17 May 2011 (13 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-8300 and VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 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)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.3 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz1.46 GHz
Bus rateno data1333 MHz
L1 cacheno data512 KB
L2 cache8192 KB4 MB
Chip lithography32 nm40 nm
Die size315 mm2132 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.075 V - Max: 1.2875 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-8300 and VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 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 configuration1no data
SocketAM3+BGA
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt27.5 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8300 and VIA Nano QuadCore L4700. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8300 and VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8300 and VIA Nano QuadCore L4700. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8300 and VIA Nano QuadCore L4700.

PCIe versionn/ano data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.36 0.47
Recency 23 October 2012 17 May 2011
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 40 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 27 Watt

FX-8300 has a 614.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 25% more advanced lithography process.

VIA Nano QuadCore L4700, on the other hand, has 251.9% lower power consumption.

The FX-8300 is our recommended choice as it beats the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 in performance tests.

Note that FX-8300 is a desktop processor while VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 is a notebook one.


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