Ryzen 3 3350U vs FX-8300

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8300
2012
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.36
Ryzen 3 3350U
2019
4 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
3.66
+8.9%

Ryzen 3 3350U outperforms FX-8300 by a small 9% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8300 and Ryzen 3 3350U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15631486
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataPicasso (Ryzen 3000 APU)
Power efficiency3.3523.09
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Zen+ (2018−2019)
Release date23 October 2012 (12 years ago)6 January 2019 (5 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-8300 and Ryzen 3 3350U 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.3 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.5 GHz
L1 cacheno data384 KB
L2 cache8192 KB2 MB
L3 cacheno data4 MB
Chip lithography32 nm12 nm
Die size315 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature71 °C105 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million4500 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 Ryzen 3 3350U 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+AM4
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8300 and Ryzen 3 3350U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataXFR, FMA3, SSE 4.2, AVX2, SMT
AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8300 and Ryzen 3 3350U are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8300 and Ryzen 3 3350U. 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)AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 2000/3000)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8300 and Ryzen 3 3350U.

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 3.36
Ryzen 3 3350U 3.66
+8.9%

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
Ryzen 3 3350U 5813
+8.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.36 3.66
Recency 23 October 2012 6 January 2019
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 12 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 15 Watt

FX-8300 has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Ryzen 3 3350U, on the other hand, has a 8.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, a 166.7% more advanced lithography process, and 533.3% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between FX-8300 and Ryzen 3 3350U.

Note that FX-8300 is a desktop processor while Ryzen 3 3350U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-8300 and Ryzen 3 3350U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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