Ryzen Threadripper 2900X vs FX-6300
Primary details
Comparing FX-6300 and Ryzen Threadripper 2900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 1714 | not rated |
| Place by popularity | 66 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 0.52 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Power efficiency | 2.59 | no data |
| Architecture codename | Vishera (2012−2015) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| Release date | 23 October 2012 (12 years ago) | August 2018 (6 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $132 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
FX-6300 and Ryzen Threadripper 2900X 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 | 6 (Hexa-Core) | 8 (Octa-Core) |
| Threads | 6 | no data |
| Base clock speed | 3.5 GHz | no data |
| Boost clock speed | 3.8 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| L1 cache | 288 KB | 96 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 6144 KB | 512 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 8192 KB | 32768 KB |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 14 nm |
| Die size | 315 mm2 | 213 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 71 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | 1,200 million | 9600 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | - | + |
| P0 Vcore voltage | Min: 1.15 V - Max: 1.3875 V | no data |
Compatibility
Information on FX-6300 and Ryzen Threadripper 2900X 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 | AM3+ | no data |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 95 Watt | 125 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-6300 and Ryzen Threadripper 2900X. 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 Ryzen Threadripper 2900X are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-6300 and Ryzen Threadripper 2900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3-1866 | DDR4 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-6300 and Ryzen Threadripper 2900X.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | no data |
Pros & cons summary
| Physical cores | 6 | 8 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 14 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 95 Watt | 125 Watt |
FX-6300 has 31.6% lower power consumption.
Ryzen Threadripper 2900X, on the other hand, has 33.3% more physical cores, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.
We couldn't decide between FX-6300 and Ryzen Threadripper 2900X. We've got no test results to judge.
Should you still have questions on choice between FX-6300 and Ryzen Threadripper 2900X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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