AMD FX-6300 vs AMD FX-8150

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

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 FX-8150 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-8150, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD FX-6300 Name AMD FX-8150
AMD FX Family AMD FX
2 Generation 2
AMD FX-6300 Group AMD FX-8000
 
 

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 FX-8150 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8150 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
6 Threads 8
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
6 CPU Cores 8
6x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-6300 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD FX-8150 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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Memory & PCIe

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

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
71 °C Tjunction max --
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 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 FX-8150 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Q4/2012 Release date Q4/2011
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0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
-- Chip design --
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
32 nm Technology 32 nm
AM3+ Socket AM3+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
95 $ Release price 140 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
10660
10660
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
8142
8142

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
7720
7720
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
4182
4182

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2431
2431
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
1916
1916

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
2073
2073
AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2056
2056

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

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

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1287
1287
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
1003
1003

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
529
529
AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
512
512

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

AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
5.9
5.9
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
4.9
4.9

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

AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1.1
1.1
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
1.1
1.1