AMD FX-4300 vs AMD Ryzen 3 5125C

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AMD FX-4300 or AMD FX-4300 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD FX-4300 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-4300, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
The AMD Ryzen 3 5125C features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 5125C, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
AMD FX-4300 Group AMD Ryzen 5000C
2 Generation 4
AMD FX-4300 Name AMD Ryzen 3 5125C
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD FX Family AMD Ryzen 3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-4300 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-4300 is 3.8 GHz
The AMD Ryzen 3 5125C has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 5125C is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
None None 3.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.8 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
Yes Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 2x Zen 3
4 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-4300 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 3 5125C has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 3 5125C uses the AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics, which has 192 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Execution units 3
-- Release date Q1/2018
GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics
-- Shaders 192
-- GPU frequency 1.2 GHz
-- Generation 8
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-4266
-- Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD FX-4300 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 3 5125C is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
32 nm Technology 7 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
-- Part Number --
-- Chip design Chiplet
Q4/2012 Release date Q3/2022
85 $ Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
4.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
AM3+ Socket FP6
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Barcelo (Zen 3)