Core i3-4360 vs Athlon X4 880K
Core i3-4360
Athlon X4 880K
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 Core i3-4360 is positioned at rank 534 and the Athlon X4 880K is on rank 511, so the Athlon X4 880K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4360
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 880K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-4360 | Athlon X4 880K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-4360 | Athlon X4 880K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ 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 Core i3-4360 and Athlon X4 880K
Core i3-4360
The Core i3-4360 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,639 points. Launch price was $352.
Athlon X4 880K
The Athlon X4 880K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,649 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i3-4360 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon X4 880K offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon X4 880K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i3-4360 versus 4.2 GHz on the Athlon X4 880K — a 12.7% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 880K (base: 3.7 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Core i3-4360 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon X4 880K uses Godaveri (2014−2016) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4360 scores 3,639 against the Athlon X4 880K's 3,649 — a 0.3% lead for the Athlon X4 880K.
| Feature | Core i3-4360 | Athlon X4 880K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.2 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4 GHz+8% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 4 MB+1500% |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Godaveri (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 3,639 | 3,649 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,128 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-4360 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon X4 880K uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Athlon X4 880K supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H81,B85,Q85,H87,Q87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Core i3-4360) and AMD FM2+ (Athlon X4 880K).
| Feature | Core i3-4360 | Athlon X4 880K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, EPT (Core i3-4360) / not specified (Athlon X4 880K). The Core i3-4360 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Athlon X4 880K requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4360 targets Mainstream Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i3-4360 rivals Core i3-6100.
| Feature | Core i3-4360 | Athlon X4 880K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 4600 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Mainstream Desktop | — |
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