Ultra 5 226V vs FX-8300

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8300
2012
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.36
Core Ultra 5 226V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
11.99
+257%

Core Ultra 5 226V outperforms FX-8300 by a whopping 257% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8300 and Core Ultra 5 226V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1577649
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency3.3366.40
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date23 October 2012 (12 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-8300 and Core Ultra 5 226V 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed3.3 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cacheno data192 KB (per core)
L2 cache8192 KB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm3 nm
Die size315 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature71 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1,200 millionno data
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 Core Ultra 5 226V 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+Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8300 and Core Ultra 5 226V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

FX-8300 and Core Ultra 5 226V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8300 and Core Ultra 5 226V are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8300 and Core Ultra 5 226V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)Arc 130V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8300 and Core Ultra 5 226V.

PCIe versionn/a5.0
PCI Express lanesno data4

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
Ultra 5 226V 11.99
+257%

  • Passmark

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 5338
Ultra 5 226V 19038
+257%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.36 11.99
Recency 23 October 2012 24 September 2024
Chip lithography 32 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 17 Watt

Ultra 5 226V has a 256.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, a 966.7% more advanced lithography process, and 458.8% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 226V is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8300 in performance tests.

Note that FX-8300 is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 5 226V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-8300 and Core Ultra 5 226V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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