FX-4320 vs Core i3-10110Y
FX-4320
Core i3-10110Y
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-4320 is positioned at rank 950 and the Core i3-10110Y is on rank 672, so the Core i3-10110Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FX-4320
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10110Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-4320 | Core i3-10110Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-Y (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-4320 | Core i3-10110Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ 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-4320 and Core i3-10110Y
FX-4320
The FX-4320 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 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4096 kB. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 3,150 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i3-10110Y
The Core i3-10110Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-Y (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1377. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,171 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The FX-4320 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-10110Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the FX-4320 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the FX-4320 versus 4 GHz on the Core i3-10110Y — a 2.5% clock advantage for the FX-4320 (base: 4 GHz vs 1 GHz). The FX-4320 uses the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-10110Y uses Comet Lake-Y (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the FX-4320 scores 3,150 against the Core i3-10110Y's 3,171 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i3-10110Y. L3 cache: 4096 kB on the FX-4320 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-10110Y.
| Feature | FX-4320 | Core i3-10110Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+2% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+300% | 1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4096 kB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+1500% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Vishera (2012−2015) | Comet Lake-Y (2019) |
| PassMark | 3,150 | 3,171 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-4320 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-10110Y uses UTFCBGA1377 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-4320 | Core i3-10110Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | UTFCBGA1377 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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