Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs FX-8300

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8300
2012
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.36
Ryzen 7 5700X3D
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 105 Watt
16.59
+394%

Ryzen 7 5700X3D outperforms FX-8300 by a whopping 394% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8300 and Ryzen 7 5700X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1562389
Place by popularitynot in top-10078
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data46.13
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency3.3514.95
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release date23 October 2012 (12 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$249

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

FX-8300 and Ryzen 7 5700X3D 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)
Threads816
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4.1 GHz
L1 cacheno data64 KB (per core)
L2 cache8192 KB512 KB (per core)
L3 cacheno data96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm7 nm
Die size315 mm274 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 million8,850 million
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 Ryzen 7 5700X3D 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+AM4
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8300 and Ryzen 7 5700X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8300 and Ryzen 7 5700X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8300 and Ryzen 7 5700X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8300 and Ryzen 7 5700X3D.

PCIe versionn/a4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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 7 5700X3D 16.59
+394%

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
Ryzen 7 5700X3D 26346
+393%

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 458
Ryzen 7 5700X3D 1927
+321%

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 1719
Ryzen 7 5700X3D 10136
+490%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.36 16.59
Recency 23 October 2012 8 January 2024
Threads 8 16
Chip lithography 32 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 105 Watt

FX-8300 has 10.5% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 5700X3D, on the other hand, has a 393.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 100% more threads, and a 357.1% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 5700X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8300 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-8300 and Ryzen 7 5700X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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