AMD Used FX-Series FX-4300 FX 4300 3.8 GHz Quad-Core CPU FD4300WMW4MHK Socket AM3+

(3 customer reviews)

~~44.32$~~ 25.79$

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Description

High-concerned chemical: None
Cooling system: No
Usage Scenario: others
PCIe VERSION: PCIe 2.0
Support Memory Channels: 2
Support Memory Type: DDR3
Support Chipset Models: AMD Others
Default TDP / TDP: 95W
Number OF Therads: 4
L3 Cache Capacity: 4 MBMB
L2 Cache Capacity: 4MBMB
Unlocked: Yes
GPU-built: Yes
Chip Process: 32 Nanometers
Launch Date: Mar-13
Package: No
Processor Type: FX-Series
Type: Quad-Core
Socket Type: Socket AM3 +
Application: Desktop
Brand Name: AMD
AMD Model: AMD FX-Series FX-4300
Origin: MY(Origin)
Number of Cores: Quad-Core

The AMD FX 4300 is a quad core processor launched by AMD for desktop computers, with high cost-effectiveness. The following is a specific introduction:

Basic parameters:

Core architecture: Using a 32 nanometer manufacturing process, the core code is Vishera, based on the Piledriver architecture, with four cores and four threads, and a socket type of Socket AM3+.

Frequency parameters: The CPU clock frequency is 3.8GHz, and the dynamic acceleration frequency can reach up to 4.0GHz.

Cache parameters: The first level cache is 192KB, the second level cache is 4MB, and the third level cache is 4MB.

Memory parameters: The supported memory type is DDR3 1866MHz, with a maximum of 2 memory channels and a maximum memory bandwidth of 21GB/s.

Power consumption parameters: The thermal design power consumption (TDP) is 95W, and the maximum core temperature is 70.5 ° C.

Performance performance:

Multi tasking: The design of four core and four thread enables it to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, meeting the needs of opening multiple office software and multiple pages in the browser in daily office work. However, its performance is not as good as higher end multi-core processors when handling complex multitasking.

Game performance: Due to relatively weak single core performance, it may not be possible to provide high frame rates when running games that require high single core performance, which may affect the gaming experience to some extent. But for some games that have certain optimizations for multi-core and do not have particularly high hardware requirements, they can provide a basic smooth experience.

Professional applications: In some simple professional application scenarios, such as entry-level video editing, basic 3D modeling, etc., multi-core advantages can be utilized to complete some basic tasks, but when dealing with large and complex projects, the performance is not as good as Intel processors in the same price range.

Advantages and disadvantages:

Advantages: The price is relatively cheap, making it a good choice for users with limited budgets. And the processor is not frequency locked, allowing users to improve performance and tap into hardware potential through overclocking.

Disadvantage: The 32nm process is relatively outdated, resulting in high power consumption and heat generation, requiring better heat dissipation equipment. The single core performance is insufficient, and it performs poorly when dealing with software and games that focus on single core optimization.

Application scenarios:

Daily office: Suitable for daily office scenarios such as document editing, spreadsheet creation, web browsing, email sending and receiving, etc. It can smoothly run common office software.

Type	CPU / Microprocessor
Market segment	Desktop
Family	AMD FX-Series
Model number?	FX-4300
CPU part numbers	FD4300WMW4MHKis an OEM/tray microprocessor FD4300WMHKBOXis a boxed microprocessor with fan and heatsink
Frequency?	3800 MHz
Turbo frequency	4000 MHz
Boosted P states[1]	#1: 4000 MHz, 1.4125V #2: 3900 MHz, 1.4V
Package	940-pin organic micro Pin Grid Array (UOC940) Pb-free
Socket	Socket AM3+
Weight[1]	1.4oz / 38.5g (CPU) 1lb 2.8oz / 533.4g (box)
Introduction date	October 23, 2012

Architecture / Microarchitecture
Microarchitecture	Piledriver
Platform	Volan
Processor core?	Vishera
Core stepping?	OR-C0
CPUID	600F20
Manufacturing process	0.032 micron
Data width	64 bit
The number of CPU cores	4
The number of threads	4
Floating Point Unit	Integrated
Level 1 cache size?	2 x 64 KB 2-way set associative shared instruction caches 4 x 16 KB 4-way set associative data caches
Level 2 cache size?	2 x 2 MB 16-way set associative shared caches
Level 3 cache size	4 MB 32-way set associative shared cache
Multiprocessing	Uniprocessor
Features	MMX instructions Extensions to MMX SSE / Streaming SIMD Extensions SSE2 / Streaming SIMD Extensions 2 SSE3 / Streaming SIMD Extensions 3 SSSE3 / Supplemental Streaming SIMD Extensions 3 SSE4 / SSE4.1 + SSE4.2 / Streaming SIMD Extensions 4? SSE4a? AES / Advanced Encryption Standard instructions AVX / Advanced Vector Extensions BMI1 / Bit Manipulation instructions 1 FMA3 / 3-operand Fused Multiply-Add instructions FMA4 / 4-operand Fused Multiply-Add instructions F16C / 16-bit Floating-Point conversion instructions TBM / Trailing Bit Manipulation instructions XOP / eXtended Operations instructions AMD64 / AMD 64-bit technology? AMD-V / AMD Virtualization technology EVP / Enhanced Virus Protection? Turbo Core 3.0 technology
Low power features	PowerNow!
Low power P states[1]	#1: 3400 MHz, 1.2875V #2: 2600 MHz, 1.1375V #3: 1800 MHz, 0.9875V #4: 1400 MHz, 0.8875V
Integrated peripherals / components
Integrated graphics	None
Memory controller	The number of controllers: 1 Memory channels: 2 Supported memory: DDR3-1866 Maximum memory bandwidth (GB/s): 29.9
Other peripherals	HyperTransport technology?
Electrical / Thermal parameters
Maximum operating temperature?	70.5°C
Thermal Design Power?	95 Watt
Notes on AMD FX-4300
The processor has unlocked clock multiplier [1] – These characteristics were measured on a single CPU, and they can vary slightly for other processors with the same model number

3 reviews for AMD Used FX-Series FX-4300 FX 4300 3.8 GHz Quad-Core CPU FD4300WMW4MHK Socket AM3+

Rated 5 out of 5

L***s (verified owner) – September 19, 2025

works but like a 4-core 😁😁😁😁………..,………………………..,……………..
Rated 5 out of 5

AliExpress Shopper (verified owner) – October 24, 2025

Came as expected.
Rated 5 out of 5

D***y (verified owner) – March 5, 2026

Bought this to have as a spare since the prices for these are so reasonable.