CPU
GPU
Athlon X4 760K
FX-4300
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Athlon X4 760K is positioned at rank 599 and the FX-4300 is on rank 696, so the Athlon X4 760K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 760K
Performance Per Dollar FX-4300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X4 760K | FX-4300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X4 760K | FX-4300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+24%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon X4 760K and FX-4300
Athlon X4 760K
The Athlon X4 760K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,982 points. Launch price was $149.
FX-4300
The FX-4300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,995 points. Launch price was $122.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon X4 760K and FX-4300 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Athlon X4 760K versus 4 GHz on the FX-4300 — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 760K (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Athlon X4 760K uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the FX-4300 uses Vishera (2012−2015) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X4 760K scores 2,982 against the FX-4300's 2,995 — a 0.4% lead for the FX-4300.
| Feature | Athlon X4 760K | FX-4300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+2% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4096 kB |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Vishera (2012−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,982 | 2,995 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 495 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,404 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X4 760K uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-4300 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon X4 760K | FX-4300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon X4 760K) / not specified (FX-4300). Primary use case: Athlon X4 760K targets Budget.
| Feature | Athlon X4 760K | FX-4300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X4 760K launched at $100 MSRP, while the FX-4300 debuted at $122. At current prices ($20 vs $25), the Athlon X4 760K is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X4 760K delivers 149.1 pts/$ vs 119.8 pts/$ for the FX-4300 — making the Athlon X4 760K the 21.8% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X4 760K | FX-4300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-18% | $122 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-20% | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 149.1+24% | 119.8 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2012 |
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