Intel Core i3-4150 vs AMD FX-4350

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Intel Core i3-4150 or Intel Core i3-4150 – 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 Intel Core i3-4150 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4150, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The AMD FX-4350 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-4350, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-4150 Name AMD FX-4350
Intel Core i 4000 Group AMD FX-4300
4 Generation 2
Intel Core i3 Family AMD FX
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4150 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4150 is 3.5 GHz
The AMD FX-4350 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-4350 is 4.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
2 CPU Cores 4
None None 4.3 GHz
None None 4.3 GHz
4 Threads 4
3.5 GHz Frequency 4.2 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
2x Cores 4x
Yes Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4150 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4150 uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD FX-4350 does not have integrated graphics.
11.1 Direct X --
20 Execution units --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
Q2/2013 Release date --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
160 Shaders --
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name
7.5 Generation --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
22 nm Technology --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1866
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 54 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 125 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
54 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4150 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD FX-4350 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design --
3.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
LGA 1150 Socket AM3+
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2014 Release date Q2/2013
Haswell S Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
117 $ Release price 100 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
-- Part Number --
22 nm Technology 32 nm