AMD Ryzen 3 1300X vs AMD FX-6300

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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AMD Ryzen 3 1300X or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X – 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 Ryzen 3 1300X features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
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.
AMD Ryzen 1000 Group AMD FX-6300
1 Generation 2
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X Name AMD FX-6300
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 3 Family AMD FX
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
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.
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.1 GHz
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
4 CPU Cores 6
Yes Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading No
4x Cores 6x
4 Threads 6
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD FX-6300 does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
-- Release date --
GPU name
-- Shaders --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- VP9 --
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- h264 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2666 Memory type
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 95 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
95 °C Tjunction max 71 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X is manufactured using a 14 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-6300 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V
14 nm Technology 32 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design --
Q1/2017 Release date Q4/2012
135 $ Release price 95 $
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket AM3+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Summit Ridge (Zen) Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
10602
10602
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
8142
8142

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
6960
6960
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
4182
4182

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3916
3916
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
2073
2073

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3202
3202
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
1586
1586

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
2975
2975
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
1916
1916

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1594
1594
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
1003
1003

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

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

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1357
1357
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
854
854

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1120
1120
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
534
534

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
896
896
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
529
529

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
553
553
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
456
456

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
360
360
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
195
195

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

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
6.2
6.2
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
4.9
4.9

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

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1.8
1.8
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
1.1
1.1