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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 Xeon Gold 6240M features 18 processor cores and has the capability to manage 36 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series. To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6240M, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket. |
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| AMD FX-6300 | Group | Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 |
| 2 | Generation | 2 |
| AMD FX-6300 | Name | Intel Xeon Gold 6240M |
| Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
| AMD FX | Family | Intel Xeon Gold |
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 Intel Xeon Gold 6240M has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6240M is 2.6 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz. |
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| 4.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency (all cores) | None |
| 4.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | 3.9 GHz |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| 3.5 GHz | Frequency | 2.6 GHz |
| 6 | CPU Cores | 18 |
| Yes | Overclocking | No |
| No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
| 6x | Cores | 18x |
| 6 | Threads | 36 |
Internal Graphics |
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The AMD FX-6300 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6240M does not have integrated graphics. |
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| -- | Technology | -- |
| -- | Direct X | -- |
| 0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
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| -- | Release date | -- |
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| -- | Shaders | -- |
| -- | GPU frequency | -- |
| -- | Generation | -- |
| -- | Max. displays | -- |
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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| -- | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
| -- | VP9 | -- |
| -- | VP8 | -- |
| -- | VC-1 | -- |
| -- | JPEG | -- |
| -- | h264 | -- |
| -- | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
| -- | AVC | -- |
| -- | AV1 | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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| Memory type | DDR4-2933 | |
| -- | Bandwidth | -- |
| Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
| No | ECC | Yes |
| pci | PCIe | pci |
| 32.0 GB | Max. Memory | 0 bytes |
| 2 | Memory channels | 6 |
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 150 W watts. |
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| 95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 150 W |
| 71 °C | Tjunction max | -- |
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 Intel Xeon Gold 6240M is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.8 MB cache. |
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| AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
| 32 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
| -- | Part Number | -- |
| -- | Chip design | Monolithic |
| Q4/2012 | Release date | Q2/2019 |
| 95 $ | Release price | 5448 $ |
| 0 bytes | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |
| Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
| 8.0 MB | L3-Cache | 24.8 MB |
| AM3+ | Socket | LGA 3647 |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
| Vishera (Bulldozer) | Architecture | Cascade Lake |