FX-8300 vs Core i7-6950X

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6950X and FX-8300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking	648	1480
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation	2.53	1.45
Market segment	Desktop processor	Desktop processor
Series	Intel Core i7 (Desktop)	no data
Architecture codename	Broadwell-E (2016)	Vishera (2012−2015)
Release date	31 May 2016 (8 years ago)	23 October 2012 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)	$1,723	no data
Current price	$687 (0.4x MSRP)	$90

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-6950X has 74% better value for money than FX-8300.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-6950X and FX-8300 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	10 (Deca-Core)	8 (Octa-Core)
Threads	20	8
Base clock speed	3 GHz	3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed	4 GHz	4.2 GHz
Bus support	9.6 GT/s / QPI	no data
L1 cache	32K (per core)	no data
L2 cache	256K (per core)	8192 KB
L3 cache	25 MB (shared)	no data
Chip lithography	14 nm	32 nm
Die size	246 mm2	315 mm2
Maximum core temperature	67°	71 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	72 °C	no data
Number of transistors	3,800 million	1,200 million
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	-	-
Unlocked multiplier	Yes	Yes
P0 Vcore voltage	no data	Min: 1.075 V - Max: 1.2875 V

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6950X and FX-8300 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	FCLGA2011	AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)	140 Watt	95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6950X and FX-8300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI	+	+
FMA	no data	+
AVX	+	+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)	+	no data
Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	no data
Hyper-Threading Technology	+	no data
Idle States	+	no data
Smart Response	+	no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0	+	no data
Status	Discontinued	no data

Security technologies

Core i7-6950X and FX-8300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT	+	no data
EDB	+	no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6950X and FX-8300 are enumerated here.

AMD-V	no data	+
VT-d	+	no data
VT-x	+	no data
EPT	+	no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6950X and FX-8300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types	DDR4	DDR3
Maximum memory size	128 GB	no data
Max memory channels	4	no data
ECC memory support	-	no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card

no data

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6950X and FX-8300.

PCIe version	3.0	n/a
PCI Express lanes	40	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.

Core i7-6950X outperforms FX-8300 by 228% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

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Pros & cons summary

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Performance score	11.26	3.43
Recency	31 May 2016	23 October 2012
Physical cores	10	8
Threads	20	8
Chip lithography	14 nm	32 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	140 Watt	95 Watt

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