FX-6200 vs FX-8300

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8300
2012
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.36
+30.7%
FX-6200
2012
6 cores / 6 threads, 125 Watt
2.57

FX-8300 outperforms FX-6200 by a substantial 31% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8300 and FX-6200 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15771745
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency3.351.95
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release date23 October 2012 (12 years ago)27 February 2012 (12 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-8300 and FX-6200 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads86
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4.1 GHz
L1 cacheno data288 KB
L2 cache8192 KB6144 KB
L3 cacheno data8192 KB
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size315 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °C61 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier++
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.075 V - Max: 1.2875 VMin: 1.3 V - Max: 1.4125 V

Compatibility

Information on FX-8300 and FX-6200 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+AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8300 and FX-6200. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8300 and FX-6200 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8300 and FX-6200. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8300 and FX-6200.

PCIe versionn/an/a

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
+30.7%
FX-6200 2.57

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
+31%
FX-6200 4075

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
+11.7%
FX-6200 409

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
+32.5%
FX-6200 1299

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.36 2.57
Recency 23 October 2012 27 February 2012
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 8 6
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 125 Watt

FX-8300 has a 30.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 months, 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, and 31.6% lower power consumption.

The FX-8300 is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-6200 in performance tests.


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