FX-4300 vs Atom x5-Z8350
FX-4300
Atom x5-Z8350
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 FX-4300 is positioned at rank 696 and the Atom x5-Z8350 is on rank 231, so the Atom x5-Z8350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FX-4300
Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-Z8350
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-4300 | Atom x5-Z8350 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-4300 | Atom x5-Z8350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 FX-4300 and Atom x5-Z8350
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.
Atom x5-Z8350
The Atom x5-Z8350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 February 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.44 GHz, with boost up to 1.92 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA592. Memory support: 4 GB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,979 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the FX-4300 and Atom x5-Z8350 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the FX-4300 versus 1.92 GHz on the Atom x5-Z8350 — a 70.3% clock advantage for the FX-4300 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 1.44 GHz). The FX-4300 uses the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture (32 nm), while the Atom x5-Z8350 uses Cherry Trail (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the FX-4300 scores 2,995 against the Atom x5-Z8350's 2,979 — a 0.5% lead for the FX-4300.
| Feature | FX-4300 | Atom x5-Z8350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+108% | 1.92 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+164% | 1.44 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+100% | 2 MB |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Vishera (2012−2015) | Cherry Trail (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,995 | 2,979 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-4300 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom x5-Z8350 uses UTFCBGA592 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-4300 | Atom x5-Z8350 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | UTFCBGA592 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3L-RS 1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 1 |
Advanced Features
The Atom x5-Z8350 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail)), while the FX-4300 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | FX-4300 | Atom x5-Z8350 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) |
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