amd
Brand6/6
Cores/Threads3.5GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPAMD FX-6300
intel
Brand4/8
Cores/Threads3.4GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i7-6700
AMD FX-6300
AMD FX-6300
$132 • Oct 2012
Intel Core i7-6700
$ • Jun 2015
Intel Core i7-6700
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD FX-6300 | Intel Core i7-6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 4 |
| Threads | 6 | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.0 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 17.5 X | 34 X |
| TDP | 95 W | 65 W |
| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 288 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 6.00 MB | 0.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 8.00 MB | 8.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) | HD Graphics 530 |
| Architecture | FX (Vishera) | Core i7 (Skylake) |
| Process Size | 32nm | 14nm |
| Socket | amd socket am3+ | intel socket 1151 |
| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | Intel |
| Die Size | 315 mm² | N/A |
| PCI Express | Gen 2 | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 1200 million | N/A |
| Max Temperature | N/A | N/A |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
AMD FX-6300
Intel Core i7-6700
Multi Core Performance
AMD FX-6300
Intel Core i7-6700
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD FX-6300
Intel Core i7-6700
Multi Core Performance
AMD FX-6300
Intel Core i7-6700
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD FX-6300
Intel Core i7-6700
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
AMD FX-6300
Intel Core i7-6700
Comparison in Games (43 benchmarks)
Agony
DARK SOULS REMASTERED
Ancestors Legacy
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
BATTLETECH
A Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIA
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It's a Tie!
Based on 46 benchmarks across 43 games
AMD FX-6300
AMD • 6/6 • 3.5GHz
Intel Core i7-6700
INTEL • 4/8 • 3.4GHz
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