Core 2 Duo SL9600 vs FX-8300

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8300
2012
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.33
+594%
Core 2 Duo SL9600
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 17 Watt
0.48

FX-8300 outperforms Core 2 Duo SL9600 by a whopping 594% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8300 and Core 2 Duo SL9600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16192957
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core 2 Duo
Power efficiency3.342.69
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Penryn (2008−2011)
Release date23 October 2012 (12 years ago)1 March 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$316

Detailed specifications

FX-8300 and Core 2 Duo SL9600 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 GHz2.13 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz2.13 GHz
Bus rateno data1066 MHz
L1 cacheno data128 KB
L2 cache8192 KB6 MB
L3 cacheno data6 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography32 nm45 nm
Die size315 mm2107 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °C105 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million410 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.075 V - Max: 1.2875 Vno data
VID voltage rangeno data1.05V-1.15V

Compatibility

Information on FX-8300 and Core 2 Duo SL9600 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+BGA956
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8300 and Core 2 Duo SL9600. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

FX-8300 and Core 2 Duo SL9600 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-8300 and Core 2 Duo SL9600 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8300 and Core 2 Duo SL9600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data

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-8300 and Core 2 Duo SL9600.

PCIe versionn/ano data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.33 0.48
Recency 23 October 2012 1 March 2009
Physical cores 8 2
Threads 8 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 17 Watt

FX-8300 has a 593.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 40.6% more advanced lithography process.

Core 2 Duo SL9600, on the other hand, has 458.8% lower power consumption.

The FX-8300 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo SL9600 in performance tests.

Note that FX-8300 is a desktop processor while Core 2 Duo SL9600 is a notebook one.

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