intel
Brand2/4
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock54W
TDPIntel Core i3-4340
amd
Brand8/8
Cores/Threads3.1GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPAMD FX-8120
Intel Core i3-4340
Intel Core i3-4340
$ • Aug 2013
AMD FX-8120
$ • Oct 2011
AMD FX-8120
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i3-4340 | AMD FX-8120 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 2 | 8 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| Boost Clock | N/A | 4.0 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 36 X | 15.5 X |
| TDP | 54 W | 125 W |
| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 384 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 8.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 4.00 MB | 8.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | Intel HD 4600 | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| Architecture | Core i3 (Haswell) | FX (Zambezi) |
| Process Size | 22nm | 32nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1150 | amd socket am3+ |
| Foundry | Intel | N/A |
| Die Size | 177 mm² | 315 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 3 | Gen 2 |
| Transistors | 1400 million | 1200 million |
| Max Temperature | N/A | N/A |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i3-4340
AMD FX-8120
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i3-4340
AMD FX-8120
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i3-4340
AMD FX-8120
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i3-4340
AMD FX-8120
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i3-4340
AMD FX-8120
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
Intel Core i3-4340
AMD FX-8120
Comparison in Games
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AMD FX-8120 Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
Intel Core i3-4340
INTEL • 2/4 • 3.6GHz
AMD FX-8120
AMD • 8/8 • 3.1GHz
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