Key Differences
In short — Core i3-3240 outperforms FX-4300 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-3240 is 50 days older than FX-4300.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Performs up to 2% better in Ready or Not than FX-4300 - 238 vs 234 FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than AMD FX-4300 - 55 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-4300 doesn't have integrated graphics
Ready or Not
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i3-3240
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FX-4300
Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-3240 | vs | AMD FX-4300 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
| Core i3 | Collection | FX |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Vishera |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 95 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 19.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
