Processor N50 vs FX-8300

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8300
2012
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.49
+91.8%

FX-8300 outperforms Processor N50 by an impressive 92% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8300 and Processor N50 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15572016
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency3.3527.66
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date23 October 2012 (12 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-8300 and Processor N50 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads82
Base clock speed3.3 GHz1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cacheno data96 KB (per core)
L2 cache8192 KB2 MB (shared)
L3 cacheno data6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm10 nm
Die size315 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature71 °C105 °C
Number of transistors1,200 millionno data
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 Processor N50 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 1264
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8300 and Processor N50. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

FX-8300 and Processor N50 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 Processor N50 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 Processor N50. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)Intel UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8300 and Processor N50.

PCIe versionn/a3.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.49 1.82
Recency 23 October 2012 3 January 2023
Physical cores 8 2
Threads 8 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 6 Watt

FX-8300 has a 91.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Processor N50, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 10 years, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 1483.3% lower power consumption.

The FX-8300 is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N50 in performance tests.

Note that FX-8300 is a desktop processor while Processor N50 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-8300 and Processor N50, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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