AMD FX 4300 is a processor model from AMD.
AMD FX 4300 is a processor model from AMD.
The game won't even start smoothly at 30 frames per second using an i5 750 processor.
A quad-core processor works well for light games and everyday tasks, but for more demanding work you should opt for an FX-8 core or a Ryzen 3 3100 if you can afford it. (I used an Athlon X4 880K with the same chip; it struggled in Battlefield 5 but performed okay in Battlefield 1.)
Intel's first generation chips weren't the best overall... They were more similar to a lower clocked second generation i5 when optimized.
Hm, I mean granted I don't accurately know how the IPC of Nehalem compares to AMD's Bulldozer, so I could be wrong. Compared to Sandy Bridge though, yeah, a 2500K definitely smokes the 4300.
Yeah Piledriver (FX-4300, FX-6300 & FX-8300) offered similar IPC to the Phenom II line but featured modern instructions and reduced power usage—definitely an upgrade. Bulldozer (FX-4100, FX-6100 & FX-8100) was a downgrade; it only slightly improved power efficiency while offering worse IPC. If you needed comparable performance, you’d have to overclock it and sacrifice efficiency entirely, so the value wasn’t there.
yea well for some reason the FX processors are still expensive even tho they are pretty much bad. Can anyone tell me what is the best processor that you can buy for AM3+
The "best" depends on your needs. Check the Socket AM3+ performance page for details. You might consider an FX-9590, but it could overload your motherboard due to high power use. A strong cooler or water block would be necessary, making it less ideal compared to other options. For top value right now, FX-8300 and FX-6300 are likely the best choices since they’re widely available.
The main advantage of FX processors was their extensive pipeline lengths. This allowed for high-frequency overclocking on these chips. They weren’t limited by voltage and could easily reach very high speeds. Running them hot would be a challenge, so keeping the core temperature under control was essential. The 61c core temperature cap wasn’t easily met with high overclocks on an already heavily overclocked FX 8 core processor. For better performance, a 4300FX would have been more suitable if budget allowed. When upgrading later, you could boost performance further by installing a heatsink or using liquid cooling.
If it isn't a premium board, stick with the FX-6300. If you're looking for something better, opt for the FX-8300 or 8350.