Celeron N6211 vs FX-6300

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Aggregate performance score

FX-6300
2012
6 cores / 6 threads, 95 Watt
2.60
+84.4%
Celeron N6211
2022
2 cores / 2 threads, 6 Watt
1.41

FX-6300 outperforms Celeron N6211 by an impressive 84% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-6300 and Celeron N6211 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17142197
Place by popularity66not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.523.33
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataElkhart Lake
Power efficiency2.5920.53
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Elkhart Lake (2022)
Release date23 October 2012 (12 years ago)17 July 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$132$54

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Celeron N6211 has 540% better value for money than FX-6300.

Detailed specifications

FX-6300 and Celeron N6211 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads62
Base clock speed3.5 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3 GHz
L1 cache288 KBno data
L2 cache6144 KB1.5 MB
L3 cache8192 KBno data
Chip lithography32 nm10 nm
Die size315 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature71 °C70 °C
Number of transistors1,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.15 V - Max: 1.3875 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-6300 and Celeron N6211 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+BGA1493
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt6.5 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-6300 and Celeron N6211. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-6300 and Celeron N6211 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-6300 and Celeron N6211. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1866DDR4

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)Intel UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 16 EU)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-6300 and Celeron N6211.

PCIe version3.0no 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-6300 2.60
+84.4%
Celeron N6211 1.41

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-6300 4137
+84.3%
Celeron N6211 2245

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.60 1.41
Recency 23 October 2012 17 July 2022
Physical cores 6 2
Threads 6 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 6 Watt

FX-6300 has a 84.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Celeron N6211, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 9 years, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 1483.3% lower power consumption.

The FX-6300 is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron N6211 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-6300 and Celeron N6211, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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