AMD FX-6300 vs Intel Core i3-6300T

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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 Intel Core i3-6300T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-6300T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
AMD FX-6300 Group Intel Core i 6000
2 Generation 6
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD FX-6300 Name Intel Core i3-6300T
AMD FX Family Intel Core i3
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-6300T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-6300T is 3.3 GHz
6 Threads 4
6x Cores 2x
6 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-6300 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-6300T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-6300T uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 192
-- Release date Q3/2015
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 24
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Generation 9
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
 
 

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.
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600
No ECC Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
 
 

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 35 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
71 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-6300T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q4/2012 Release date Q3/2015
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
32 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Chip design Monolithic
95 $ Release price --
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Skylake S
8.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
AM3+ Socket LGA 1151
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
8142
8142
Intel Core i3-6300T
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
7145
7145

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
4182
4182
Intel Core i3-6300T
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
4026
4026

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-6300T
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
3366
3366
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
2073
2073

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-6300T
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
2353
2353
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
1586
1586

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-6300T
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1940
1940
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
1916
1916

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

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

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-6300T
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1150
1150
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
534
534

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-6300T
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
825
825
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
529
529

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
456
456
Intel Core i3-6300T
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
350
350

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

AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
4.9
4.9
Intel Core i3-6300T
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
4.3
4.3