AMD A10-6790K vs AMD FX-6300

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AMD A10-6790K or AMD A10-6790K – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD A10-6790K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A10-6790K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket.
The AMD FX-6300 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-6300, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD A10-6790K Name AMD FX-6300
AMD A Family AMD FX
3 Generation 2
AMD A10-6000 Group AMD FX-6300
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A10-6790K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A10-6790K is 4.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The AMD FX-6300 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-6300 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
4.1 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
4 Threads 6
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.1 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 6
4x Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A10-6790K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A10-6790K uses the AMD Radeon HD 8670D, which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD FX-6300 does not have integrated graphics.
0.84 GHz GPU frequency --
Q2/2013 Release date --
11.2 Direct X --
AMD Radeon HD 8670D GPU name
32 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
6 Execution units --
5 Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode h264 --
No VP8 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
No AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

2 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth --
DDR3-1866 Memory type
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 100 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 71 °C
100 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A10-6790K is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD FX-6300 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q4/2013 Release date Q4/2012
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
-- Chip design --
Richland (Piledriver) Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
32 nm Technology 32 nm
FM2 Socket AM3+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
110 $ Release price 95 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
8142
8142
AMD A10-6790K
4C 4T @ 4.1 GHz
6114
6114

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD A10-6790K
4C 4T @ 4.1 GHz
4724
4724
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
4182
4182

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD A10-6790K
4C 4T @ 4.1 GHz
2140
2140
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
2073
2073

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
1916
1916
AMD A10-6790K
4C 4T @ 4.1 GHz
1419
1419

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
1407.7
1407.7

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
529
529
AMD A10-6790K
4C 4T @ 4.1 GHz
522
522

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
456
456
AMD A10-6790K
4C 4T @ 4.1 GHz
260
260

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
94
94
AMD A10-6790K
4C 4T @ 4.1 GHz
69
69

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
4.9
4.9
AMD A10-6790K
4C 4T @ 4.1 GHz
3.4
3.4

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD A10-6790K
4C 4T @ 4.1 GHz
1.1
1.1
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
1.1
1.1