Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs FX-6300

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Aggregate performance score

FX-6300
2012
6 cores / 6 threads, 95 Watt
2.60
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 120 Watt
21.57
+730%

Ryzen 7 7800X3D outperforms FX-6300 by a whopping 730% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-6300 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1731249
Place by popularity5812
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.6438.31
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.5917.00
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date23 October 2012 (12 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$132$449

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 5886% better value for money than FX-6300.

Detailed specifications

FX-6300 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads616
Base clock speed3.5 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz5 GHz
Bus rateno data162 MHz
L1 cache288 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache6144 KB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache8192 KB96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm5 nm
Die size315 mm271 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °C89 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data61 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million6,570 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.15 V - Max: 1.3875 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-6300 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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
SocketAM3+AM5
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-6300 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data86x MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, BMI1, BMI2, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT SHA, XFR2, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-6300 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-6300 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1866DDR5-5200

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)AMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-6300 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

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.

FX-6300 2.60
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 21.57
+730%

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.

FX-6300 4137
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 34268
+728%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

FX-6300 456
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 2726
+498%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

FX-6300 1431
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 15157
+959%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.60 21.57
Recency 23 October 2012 4 January 2023
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 6 16
Chip lithography 32 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 120 Watt

FX-6300 has 26.3% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D, on the other hand, has a 729.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 33.3% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads, and a 540% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-6300 in performance tests.


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