Xeon w7-2575X vs FX-6300
Aggregate performance score
Xeon w7-2575X outperforms FX-6300 by a whopping 1387% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing FX-6300 and Xeon w7-2575X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 1729 | 74 |
| Place by popularity | 58 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 0.63 | 69.51 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Server |
| Power efficiency | 2.58 | 14.56 |
| Architecture codename | Vishera (2012−2015) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| Release date | 23 October 2012 (12 years ago) | 24 August 2024 (less than a year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $132 | $1,689 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Xeon w7-2575X has 10933% better value for money than FX-6300.
Detailed specifications
FX-6300 and Xeon w7-2575X 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 cores | 6 (Hexa-Core) | 22 (Docosa-Core) |
| Threads | 6 | 44 |
| Base clock speed | 3.5 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.8 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| L1 cache | 288 KB | 80 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 6144 KB | 2 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 8192 KB | 45 MB |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Die size | 315 mm2 | no data |
| Maximum core temperature | 71 °C | no data |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | no data | 76 °C |
| Number of transistors | 1,200 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | - | + |
| P0 Vcore voltage | Min: 1.15 V - Max: 1.3875 V | no data |
Compatibility
Information on FX-6300 and Xeon w7-2575X 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | AM3+ | FCLGA4677 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 95 Watt | 250 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-6300 and Xeon w7-2575X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Instruction set extensions | no data | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512 |
| AES-NI | + | + |
| FMA | + | - |
| AVX | + | + |
| vPro | no data | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| Speed Shift | no data | + |
| Turbo Boost Technology | no data | 2.0 |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | no data | + |
| TSX | - | + |
| Turbo Boost Max 3.0 | no data | + |
| Deep Learning Boost | - | + |
Security technologies
FX-6300 and Xeon w7-2575X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
| EDB | no data | + |
| SGX | no data | - |
| OS Guard | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-6300 and Xeon w7-2575X are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | - |
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | no data | + |
| EPT | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-6300 and Xeon w7-2575X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3-1866 | DDR5-4800 |
| Maximum memory size | no data | 2 TB |
| Max memory channels | no data | 4 |
| ECC memory support | - | + |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) | N/A |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-6300 and Xeon w7-2575X.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 64 |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 2.60 | 38.66 |
| Recency | 23 October 2012 | 24 August 2024 |
| Physical cores | 6 | 22 |
| Threads | 6 | 44 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 95 Watt | 250 Watt |
FX-6300 has 163.2% lower power consumption.
Xeon w7-2575X, on the other hand, has a 1386.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, and 266.7% more physical cores and 633.3% more threads.
The Xeon w7-2575X is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-6300 in performance tests.
Note that FX-6300 is a desktop processor while Xeon w7-2575X is a server/workstation one.
Should you still have questions on choice between FX-6300 and Xeon w7-2575X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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