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 Family AMD C
AMD FX-4300 Group AMD C
AMD FX-4320 Name AMD C-50
 
 

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 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.0 GHz Frequency 1.0 GHz
 
 

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.
-- Generation 3
-- Shaders 80
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU frequency 0.28 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Execution units 1
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
-- Direct X 11
-- Technology 40 nm
GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6250
-- Release date Q4/2010
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

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

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

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.
-- Part Number --
AM3+ Socket BGA 413
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Chip design --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Ontario (Bobcat)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
32 nm Technology 40 nm
Q4/2012 Release date Q1/2011