Ryzen 9 9900X vs FX-8300

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8300
2012
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.36
Ryzen 9 9900X
2024
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
34.52
+927%

Ryzen 9 9900X outperforms FX-8300 by a whopping 927% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8300 and Ryzen 9 9900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1577109
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data66.82
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency3.3527.21
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date23 October 2012 (12 years ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

FX-8300 and Ryzen 9 9900X 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads824
Base clock speed3.3 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz5.6 GHz
L1 cacheno data80 KB (per core)
L2 cache8192 KB1 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm4 nm
Die size315 mm22x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °C95 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million16,630 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 9 9900X 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+AM5
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8300 and Ryzen 9 9900X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataSMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8300 and Ryzen 9 9900X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8300 and Ryzen 9 9900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)AMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8300 and Ryzen 9 9900X.

PCIe versionn/a5.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

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 9 9900X 34.52
+927%

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 5339
Ryzen 9 9900X 54828
+927%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.36 34.52
Recency 23 October 2012 15 August 2024
Physical cores 8 12
Threads 8 24
Chip lithography 32 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 120 Watt

FX-8300 has 26.3% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 9900X, on the other hand, has a 927.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 700% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 9900X is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8300 in performance tests.


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