AMD FX-6300 vs AMD EPYC 9534

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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 EPYC 9534 features 64 processor cores and has the capability to manage 128 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 9534, you'll need a motherboard with a SP5 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD FX-6300 Name AMD EPYC 9534
AMD FX Family AMD EPYC
2 Generation 4
AMD FX-6300 Group AMD EPYC 9004
 
 

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 EPYC 9534 has 64 CPU cores and can calculate 128 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 9534 is 2.45 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Frequency 2.45 GHz
6 Threads 128
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 64
6x Cores 64x Zen 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-6300 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC 9534 does not have integrated graphics.
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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

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 6.0 TB distributed across 12 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 461.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 12
32.0 GB Max. Memory 6.0 TB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
-- Bandwidth 461.0 GB/s
Memory type DDR5-4800
 
 

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 280 W watts.
None TDP up 300 W
71 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 280 W
None TDP down 240 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 EPYC 9534 is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 256.0 MB cache.
Q4/2012 Release date Q4/2022
-- Part Number 100-000000799
0 bytes L2-Cache 64.0 MB
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI
-- Chip design Chiplet
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Genoa (Zen 4)
32 nm Technology 5 nm
AM3+ Socket SP5
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022
95 $ Release price 8803 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 256.0 MB