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 i 4000 Group AMD FX-4300
Intel Core i3 Family AMD FX
4 Generation 2
Intel Core i3-4150 Name AMD FX-4350
 
 

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.
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 4
None None 4.3 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
3.5 GHz Frequency 4.2 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
None None 4.3 GHz
 
 

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 --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
20 Execution units --
7.5 Generation --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q2/2013 Release date --
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name
160 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
22 nm Technology --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

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.
Yes ECC Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1866
pci PCIe pci
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

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.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design --
117 $ Release price 100 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
3.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Q2/2014 Release date Q2/2013
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 1150 Socket AM3+
Haswell S Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
22 nm Technology 32 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4