FX-6300 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX outperforms FX-6300 by a whopping 3125% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and FX-6300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 4 | 1714 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | 66 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 5.75 | 0.52 |
| Market segment | Server | Desktop processor |
| Power efficiency | 22.67 | 2.59 |
| Architecture codename | Storm Peak (2023) | Vishera (2012−2015) |
| Release date | 19 October 2023 (1 year ago) | 23 October 2012 (12 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $7,349 | $132 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX has 1006% better value for money than FX-6300.
Detailed specifications
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and FX-6300 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 | 64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core) | 6 (Hexa-Core) |
| Threads | 128 | 6 |
| Base clock speed | 3.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 5.1 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 288 KB |
| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 6144 KB |
| L3 cache | 256 MB (shared) | 8192 KB |
| Chip lithography | 5 nm | 32 nm |
| Die size | 8x 71 mm2 | 315 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | no data | 71 °C |
| Number of transistors | 52,560 million | 1,200 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | no data | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
| P0 Vcore voltage | no data | Min: 1.15 V - Max: 1.3875 V |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and FX-6300 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 | sTR5 | AM3+ |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 350 Watt | 95 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and FX-6300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| FMA | - | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Precision Boost 2 | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and FX-6300 are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and FX-6300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR5 | DDR3-1866 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | N/A | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and FX-6300.
| PCIe version | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 128 | no data |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 83.85 | 2.60 |
| Recency | 19 October 2023 | 23 October 2012 |
| Physical cores | 64 | 6 |
| Threads | 128 | 6 |
| Chip lithography | 5 nm | 32 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 350 Watt | 95 Watt |
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX has a 3125% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 966.7% more physical cores and 2033.3% more threads, and a 540% more advanced lithography process.
FX-6300, on the other hand, has 268.4% lower power consumption.
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-6300 in performance tests.
Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX is a server/workstation processor while FX-6300 is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and FX-6300, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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