Phenom X3 8850 vs FX-8300

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8300
2012
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.43
+370%
Phenom X3 8850
2008
3 cores / 3 threads, 95 Watt
0.73

FX-8300 outperforms Phenom X3 8850 by a whopping 370% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8300 and Phenom X3 8850 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15622686
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency3.350.71
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Toliman (2008)
Release date23 October 2012 (12 years ago)October 2008 (16 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-8300 and Phenom X3 8850 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)3 (Tri-Core)
Threads83
Base clock speed3.3 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz2.5 GHz
L1 cacheno data128 KB (per core)
L2 cache8192 KB512 KB (per core)
L3 cacheno data2 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm65 nm
Die size315 mm2285 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 million450 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.075 V - Max: 1.2875 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-8300 and Phenom X3 8850 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+AM2+
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8300 and Phenom X3 8850. 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 Phenom X3 8850 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8300 and Phenom X3 8850. 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 Phenom X3 8850.

PCIe versionn/ano data

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 3.43
+370%
Phenom X3 8850 0.73

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 5340
+368%
Phenom X3 8850 1142

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.43 0.73
Physical cores 8 3
Threads 8 3
Chip lithography 32 nm 65 nm

FX-8300 has a 369.9% higher aggregate performance score, 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads, and a 103.1% more advanced lithography process.

The FX-8300 is our recommended choice as it beats the Phenom X3 8850 in performance tests.


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