A10-7860K vs FX-8300

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8300
2012
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.36
+62.3%
A10-7860K
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.07

FX-8300 outperforms A10-7860K by an impressive 62% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8300 and A10-7860K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15771901
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency3.353.01
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Godaveri (2014−2016)
Release date23 October 2012 (12 years ago)2 February 2016 (8 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-8300 and A10-7860K 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4 GHz
L1 cacheno data256 KB
L2 cache8192 KB4096 KB
Chip lithography32 nm28 nm
Die size315 mm2245 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °C71 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million2,411 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier++
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.075 V - Max: 1.2875 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-8300 and A10-7860K 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+FM2+
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8300 and A10-7860K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
FRTC-+
FreeSync-+
PowerTune-+
DualGraphics-+
TrueAudio-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8300 and A10-7860K are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8300 and A10-7860K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3-2133
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)AMD Radeon R7 Graphics
iGPU core countno data8
จำนวนพาธไลน์no data512
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD-+
VCE-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of FX-8300 and A10-7860K integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by FX-8300 and A10-7860K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 12
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8300 and A10-7860K.

PCIe versionn/a3.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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-8300 3.36
+62.3%
A10-7860K 2.07

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-8300 5339
+62.6%
A10-7860K 3284

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-8300 457
+2.7%
A10-7860K 445

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-8300 1721
+56.3%
A10-7860K 1101

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

FX-8300 6090
+61.5%
A10-7860K 3770

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.36 2.07
Recency 23 October 2012 2 February 2016
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 65 Watt

FX-8300 has a 62.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

A10-7860K, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, a 14.3% more advanced lithography process, and 46.2% lower power consumption.

The FX-8300 is our recommended choice as it beats the A10-7860K in performance tests.


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