Key Differences
In short — Core i3-560 outperforms the cheaper FX-4300 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing FX-4300 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-560 is 786 days older than the cheaper FX-4300.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-560
- Consumes up to 23% less energy than AMD FX-4300 - 73 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-4300 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD FX-4300
- Up to 20% cheaper than Core i3-560 - $48.02 vs $60.0
- Up to 20% better value when playing Cities: Skylines II than Core i3-560 - $48.02 vs $60.0 per FPS
Cities: Skylines II
Resolution
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Game Graphics
High
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Desktop • Aug 29th, 2010
Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-560 | vs | AMD FX-4300 |
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Aug 29th, 2010 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
Core i3 | Collection | FX |
Clarkdale | Codename | Vishera |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 19.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |