AMD FX-6300 vs AMD A8-7670K

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AMD FX-6300 or AMD FX-6300 – 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 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.
The AMD A8-7670K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-7670K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2+ socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD FX-6300 Name AMD A8-7670K
AMD FX Family AMD A
2 Generation 4
AMD FX-6300 Group AMD A8-7000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The AMD A8-7670K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-7670K is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
6 Threads 4
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.9 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
6 CPU Cores 4
6x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-6300 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD A8-7670K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-7670K uses the AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Kaveri), 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.
-- GPU frequency 0.76 GHz
-- Release date Q1/2015
-- Direct X 12
GPU name AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Kaveri)
-- Technology 28 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 384
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Execution units 6
-- Generation 6
-- 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.
-- AVC Decode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- h264 Decode
-- VP8 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
-- Bandwidth --
Memory type DDR3-2133
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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.
71 °C Tjunction max --
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD FX-6300 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A8-7670K is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q4/2012 Release date Q2/2015
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
-- Chip design --
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Kaveri (Steamroller)
32 nm Technology 28 nm
AM3+ Socket FM2+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
95 $ Release price 120 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
8142
8142
AMD A8-7670K
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
6343
6343

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD A8-7670K
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
4682
4682
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
4182
4182

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD A8-7670K
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
2124
2124
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
2073
2073

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

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

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
456
456
AMD A8-7670K
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
250
250

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

AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
4.9
4.9
AMD A8-7670K
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3.3
3.3

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

AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
1.1
1.1
AMD A8-7670K
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1.0
1.0