MediaTek Kompanio 520 vs FX-8300

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8300
2012
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.36
+69.7%
MediaTek Kompanio 520
8 cores / 8 threads
1.98

FX-8300 outperforms MediaTek Kompanio 520 by an impressive 70% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8300 and MediaTek Kompanio 520 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15771943
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataMediaTek Kompanio 500
Power efficiency3.35no data
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)2x Cortex-A76 / 6x A55
Release date23 October 2012 (12 years ago)no data

Detailed specifications

FX-8300 and MediaTek Kompanio 520 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 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz2 GHz
L2 cache8192 KBno data
Chip lithography32 nm7 nm
Die size315 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature71 °Cno data
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 MediaTek Kompanio 520 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 configuration1no data
SocketAM3+no data
Power consumption (TDP)95 Wattno data

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8300 and MediaTek Kompanio 520. 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 MediaTek Kompanio 520 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8300 and MediaTek Kompanio 520. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data

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 MediaTek Kompanio 520.

PCIe versionn/ano data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.36 1.98
Chip lithography 32 nm 7 nm

FX-8300 has a 69.7% higher aggregate performance score.

MediaTek Kompanio 520, on the other hand, has a 357.1% more advanced lithography process.

The FX-8300 is our recommended choice as it beats the MediaTek Kompanio 520 in performance tests.

Note that FX-8300 is a desktop processor while MediaTek Kompanio 520 is a notebook one.


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