FX-6200 vs FX-6300

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Aggregated performance score

FX-6300
2012
6 cores / 6 threads
2.68
+1.1%

FX-6300 outperforms FX-6200 by 1% based on our aggregated benchmark results.

General info

Comparing FX-6300 and FX-6200 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking15961605
Place by popularity53not in top-100
Value for money1.320.63
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release date23 October 2012 (11 years ago)27 February 2012 (12 years ago)
Current price$67 $38

Value for money

Performance per price, higher is better.

FX-6300 has 110% better value for money than FX-6200.

Technical specs

FX-6300 and FX-6200 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads66
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz4.1 GHz
L1 cache288 KB288 KB
L2 cache6144 KB6144 KB
L3 cache8192 KB8192 KB
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size315 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °C61 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoYes
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.15 V - Max: 1.3875 VMin: 1.3 V - Max: 1.4125 V

Compatibility

Information on FX-6300 and FX-6200 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+AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-6300 and FX-6200. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-6300 and FX-6200 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-6300 and FX-6200. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1866DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-6300 and FX-6200.

PCIe version3.0n/a

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 2.68
+1.1%
FX-6200 2.65

FX-6300 outperforms FX-6200 by 1% based on our aggregated benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

FX-6300 4137
+0.8%
FX-6200 4105

FX-6300 outperforms FX-6200 by 1% in Passmark.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

FX-6300 462
+12.1%
FX-6200 412

FX-6300 outperforms FX-6200 by 12% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

FX-6300 1452
+11.3%
FX-6200 1304

FX-6300 outperforms FX-6200 by 11% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 2.68 2.65
Recency 23 October 2012 27 February 2012
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 125 Watt

We couldn't decide between FX-6300 and FX-6200. The differences in performance seem too small.


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