AMD FX-6300 vs Intel Core i5-760

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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 Intel Core i5-760 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-760, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
AMD FX-6300 Group Intel Core i5 700
2 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD FX-6300 Name Intel Core i5-760
AMD FX Family Intel Core i5
 
 

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 i5-760 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-760 is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.33 GHz.
6 Threads 4
6x Cores 4x
6 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking No
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.33 GHz
3.5 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-6300 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-760 does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
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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.
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.0 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 No
Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 21.0 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.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 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 i5-760 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Q4/2012 Release date Q3/2010
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
32 nm Technology 45 nm
-- Chip design Monolithic
95 $ Release price 213 $
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Lynnfield
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 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 1156
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
4182
4182
Intel Core i5-760
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
2592
2592

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
1916
1916
Intel Core i5-760
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
1810
1810

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

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

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
1003
1003
Intel Core i5-760
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
975
975

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
854
854
Intel Core i5-760
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
705
705

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-760
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
571
571
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 i5-760
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
342
342

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-760
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
204
204
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
195
195

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-760
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
99
99
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
94
94

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

AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
4.9
4.9
Intel Core i5-760
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
3.9
3.9

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

Intel Core i5-760
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
1.1
1.1
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
1.1
1.1