AMD FX-6300 vs Intel Core i5-2390T

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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 i5-2390T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2390T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
AMD FX-6300 Group Intel Core i 2000
2 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD FX-6300 Name Intel Core i5-2390T
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 i5-2390T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2390T is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 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) 3.5 GHz
3.5 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-6300 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-2390T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2390T uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 48
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- Technology 32 nm
-- Direct X 10.1
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 6
-- GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
-- Generation 6
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2000
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 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 DDR3-1333
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 21.3 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 i5-2390T is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q4/2012 Release date Q1/2011
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
32 nm Technology 32 nm
-- Chip design Monolithic
95 $ Release price 184 $
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Sandy Bridge S
8.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 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 1155
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
4182
4182
Intel Core i5-2390T
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
2411
2411

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
1916
1916
Intel Core i5-2390T
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1314
1314

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
1586
1586
Intel Core i5-2390T
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1171
1171

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

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

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-2390T
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
722
722
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
529
529

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-2390T
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
614
614
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
534
534