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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. |
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| 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 |
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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. |
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| 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 |
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The AMD FX-6300 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC 9534 does not have integrated graphics. |
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| -- | GPU frequency | -- |
| -- | Release date | -- |
| -- | Direct X | -- |
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| -- | Technology | -- |
| -- | Max. displays | -- |
| -- | Shaders | -- |
| 0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
| -- | Execution units | -- |
| -- | Generation | -- |
| -- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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| -- | AI specifications | -- |
| -- | AI hardware | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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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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| -- | AVC | -- |
| -- | VC-1 | -- |
| -- | VP9 | -- |
| -- | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
| -- | h264 | -- |
| -- | VP8 | -- |
| -- | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
| -- | JPEG | -- |
| -- | AV1 | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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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.
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| 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 |
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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. |
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| 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 |
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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. |
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| 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 |