FX-6300 vs i7-9850HL

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-9850HL
2019
6 cores / 12 threads, 25 Watt
4.97
+91.2%
FX-6300
2012
6 cores / 6 threads, 95 Watt
2.60

Core i7-9850HL outperforms FX-6300 by an impressive 91% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-9850HL and FX-6300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking12231716
Place by popularitynot in top-10066
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.60
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency18.812.59
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-HR (2019)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release dateJune 2019 (5 years ago)23 October 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$132

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-9850HL and FX-6300 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads126
Base clock speed1.9 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz3.8 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)288 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)6144 KB
L3 cache9 MB (shared)8192 KB
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size149 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data71 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.15 V - Max: 1.3875 V

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-9850HL and FX-6300 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketIntel BGA1440AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-9850HL and FX-6300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-

Security technologies

Core i7-9850HL and FX-6300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-9850HL and FX-6300 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-9850HL and FX-6300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR3-1866

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-9850HL and FX-6300.

PCIe version3.03.0

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-9850HL 4.97
+91.2%
FX-6300 2.60

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-9850HL 7897
+90.9%
FX-6300 4137

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.97 2.60
Threads 12 6
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 25 Watt 95 Watt

i7-9850HL has a 91.2% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 280% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-9850HL is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-6300 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-9850HL is a notebook processor while FX-6300 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-9850HL and FX-6300, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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