AMD FX-8100 vs AMD FX-8300

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD FX-8100 or AMD FX-8100 – 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-8100 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-8100, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
The AMD FX-8300 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-8300, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD FX-8100 Name AMD FX-8300
AMD FX Family AMD FX
2 Generation 2
AMD FX-8000 Group AMD FX-8000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-8100 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8100 is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD FX-8300 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8300 is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.8 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
8 Threads 8
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
8 CPU Cores 8
8x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-8100 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD FX-8300 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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

2 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
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DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1866
 
 

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.
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95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD FX-8100 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 FX-8300 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Q4/2011 Release date Q2/2013
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0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
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Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
32 nm Technology 32 nm
AM3+ Socket AM3+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
10892
10892
AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
8075
8075

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
8844
8844
AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
6159
6159

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
2144
2144
AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1640
1640

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1088
1088
AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
796
796

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
180
180
AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
161
161

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

AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
6.8
6.8
AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
4.7
4.7

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

AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1.1
1.1
AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
0.9
0.9