A6-9500E vs FX-8300

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8300
2012
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.36
+208%
A6-9500E
2017
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
1.09

FX-8300 outperforms A6-9500E by a whopping 208% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8300 and A6-9500E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15772418
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency3.352.95
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
Release date23 October 2012 (12 years ago)27 July 2017 (7 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-8300 and A6-9500E 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads82
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.4 GHz
L2 cache8192 KB1024 KB
L3 cacheno data0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm28 nm
Die size315 mm2246 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °C90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data74 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.075 V - Max: 1.2875 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-8300 and A6-9500E 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+AM4
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8300 and A6-9500E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
FRTC-+
FreeSync-+
PowerTune-+
TrueAudio-+
PowerNow-+
PowerGating-+
VirusProtect-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8300 and A6-9500E are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8300 and A6-9500E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-2400
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)AMD Radeon R5 Graphics
iGPU core countno data4
Enduro-+
UVD-+
VCE-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of FX-8300 and A6-9500E integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by FX-8300 and A6-9500E integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 12
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-8300 and A6-9500E.

PCIe versionn/a3.0
PCI Express lanesno data8

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-8300 3.36
+208%
A6-9500E 1.09

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-8300 5339
+210%
A6-9500E 1725

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.36 1.09
Recency 23 October 2012 27 July 2017
Physical cores 8 2
Threads 8 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 35 Watt

FX-8300 has a 208.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

A6-9500E, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, a 14.3% more advanced lithography process, and 171.4% lower power consumption.

The FX-8300 is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-9500E in performance tests.


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