Opteron 6274 vs FX-8300

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Aggregate performance score

FX-8300
2012
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.36
Opteron 6274
2011
16 cores / 16 threads, 115 Watt
3.55
+5.7%

Opteron 6274 outperforms FX-8300 by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-8300 and Opteron 6274 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15611513
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.52
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency3.352.92
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Interlagos (2011−2012)
Release date23 October 2012 (12 years ago)14 November 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$909

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

FX-8300 and Opteron 6274 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads816
Base clock speed3.3 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.1 GHz
L1 cacheno data768 KB (shared)
L2 cache8192 KB8.00391 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data16 MB
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size315 mm2316 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 million2,400 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 Opteron 6274 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 configuration12
SocketAM3+G34
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt115 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-8300 and Opteron 6274. 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-8300 and Opteron 6274 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-8300 and Opteron 6274. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3

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 Opteron 6274.

PCIe versionn/a2.0

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
Opteron 6274 3.55
+5.7%

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 5340
Opteron 6274 5643
+5.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.36 3.55
Recency 23 October 2012 14 November 2011
Physical cores 8 16
Threads 8 16
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 115 Watt

FX-8300 has an age advantage of 11 months, and 21.1% lower power consumption.

Opteron 6274, on the other hand, has a 5.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between FX-8300 and Opteron 6274.

Note that FX-8300 is a desktop processor while Opteron 6274 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-8300 and Opteron 6274, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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