FX-6300 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and FX-6300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking	16	1714
Place by popularity	not in top-100	66
Cost-effectiveness evaluation	11.33	0.52
Market segment	Server	Desktop processor
Power efficiency	16.29	2.59
Architecture codename	Storm Peak (2023)	Vishera (2012−2015)
Release date	19 October 2023 (1 year ago)	23 October 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)	$3,899	$132

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX has 2079% better value for money than FX-6300.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and FX-6300 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 cores	32 (Dotriaconta-Core)	6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads	64	6
Base clock speed	4 GHz	3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed	5.3 GHz	3.8 GHz
L1 cache	64 KB (per core)	288 KB
L2 cache	1 MB (per core)	6144 KB
L3 cache	128 MB (shared)	8192 KB
Chip lithography	5 nm	32 nm
Die size	4x 71 mm2	315 mm2
Maximum core temperature	no data	71 °C
Number of transistors	26,280 million	1,200 million
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	no data	-
Unlocked multiplier	+	-
P0 Vcore voltage	no data	Min: 1.15 V - Max: 1.3875 V

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and FX-6300 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 configuration	1	1
Socket	sTR5	AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)	350 Watt	95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and FX-6300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and FX-6300 are enumerated here.

AMD-V

+

+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and FX-6300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types

DDR5

DDR3-1866

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card

N/A

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and FX-6300.

PCIe version	5.0	3.0
PCI Express lanes	128	no 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.

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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.

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Pros & cons summary

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Performance score	61.37	2.65
Recency	19 October 2023	23 October 2012
Physical cores	32	6
Threads	64	6
Chip lithography	5 nm	32 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	350 Watt	95 Watt

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