AMD FX-4320 vs AMD C-50

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AMD FX-4320 or AMD FX-4320 – 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-4320 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-4320, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
The AMD C-50 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD C series.
To use the AMD C-50, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 413 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
2 Generation 1
AMD FX-4320 Name AMD C-50
AMD FX Family AMD C
AMD FX-4300 Group AMD C
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-4320 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-4320 is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The AMD C-50 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD C-50 is 1.0 GHz
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.0 GHz Frequency 1.0 GHz
4x Cores 2x
4 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-4320 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD C-50 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD C-50 uses the AMD Radeon HD 6250, which has 80 texture shaders
and 1 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 80
-- Release date Q4/2010
-- GPU frequency 0.28 GHz
-- Generation 3
-- Technology 40 nm
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 1
GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6250
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
-- Direct X 11
 
 

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.
-- VP8 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- VP9 No
-- h264 Decode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- AV1 No
-- AVC Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

-- Bandwidth --
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 1
0 bytes Max. Memory 0 bytes
Yes ECC No
Yes AES-NI No
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1066
 
 

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 9 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 9 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD FX-4320 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 C-50 is manufactured using a 40 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Q4/2012 Release date Q1/2011
-- Part Number --
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Ontario (Bobcat)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
32 nm Technology 40 nm
-- Chip design --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
-- Release price --
AM3+ Socket BGA 413
4.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
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