AMD FX-4350 vs Intel Celeron 3965Y

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AMD FX-4350 or AMD FX-4350 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD FX-4350 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-4350, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
The Intel Celeron 3965Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron 3965Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
AMD FX Family Intel Celeron
AMD FX-4300 Group Intel Celeron 3000
2 Generation 7
AMD FX-4350 Name Intel Celeron 3965Y
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-4350 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-4350 is 4.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The Intel Celeron 3965Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron 3965Y is 1.5 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 2
4x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading No
4.2 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Overclocking No
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-4350 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Celeron 3965Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron 3965Y uses the Intel HD Graphics 615, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Release date Q2/2016
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 24
-- Generation 9.5
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 615
-- Direct X 12
-- Shaders 192
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
-- Technology 14 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 29.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866
-- Bandwidth 29.8 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6 W watts.
None TDP down 4.5 W
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD FX-4350 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Celeron 3965Y is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2017
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
100 $ Release price 107 $
-- Chip design Monolithic
AM3+ Socket BGA 1515
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
-- Part Number --
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Kaby Lake U