FX-4300 vs Pentium G4560T
FX-4300
Pentium G4560T
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 Pentium G4560T is on rank 444, so the Pentium G4560T 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 Pentium G4560T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-4300 | Pentium G4560T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-4300 | Pentium G4560T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+25%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
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 Pentium G4560T
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.
Pentium G4560T
The Pentium G4560T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,994 points. Launch price was $64.
Processing Power
The FX-4300 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G4560T offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the FX-4300 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the FX-4300 versus 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G4560T — a 31.9% clock advantage for the FX-4300 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The FX-4300 uses the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium G4560T uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the FX-4300 scores 2,995 against the Pentium G4560T's 2,994 — a 0% lead for the FX-4300.
| Feature | FX-4300 | Pentium G4560T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+38% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+31% | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+1500% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Vishera (2012−2015) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,995 | 2,994 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-4300 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G4560T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-4300 | Pentium G4560T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
Value Analysis
The FX-4300 launched at $122 MSRP, while the Pentium G4560T debuted at $64. At current prices ($25 vs $20), the Pentium G4560T is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-4300 delivers 119.8 pts/$ vs 149.7 pts/$ for the Pentium G4560T — making the Pentium G4560T the 22.2% better value option.
| Feature | FX-4300 | Pentium G4560T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $122 | $64-48% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $20-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 119.8 | 149.7+25% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2017 |
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