amd
Brand8/8
Cores/Threads3.3GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPAMD FX-8300
amd
Brand24/48
Cores/Threads3GHz
Base Clock250W
TDPAMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
AMD FX-8300
AMD FX-8300
$ • Oct 2012
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
$1299 • Oct 2018
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD FX-8300 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 24 |
| Threads | 8 | 48 |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.0 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 16.5 X | 30 X |
| TDP | 95 W | 250 W |
| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 384 KB | 96 KB |
| Cache L2 | 8.00 MB | 0.50 MB |
| Cache L3 | 8.00 MB | 64.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) | N/A |
| Architecture | FX (Vishera) | Ryzen Threadripper (Zen+ (Colfax)) |
| Process Size | 32nm | 12nm |
| Socket | amd socket am3+ | amd socket sp3r2 |
| Foundry | N/A | GlobalFoundries |
| Die Size | 315 mm² | 4 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 2 | Gen 3, 60 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 1200 million | 19200 million |
| 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-8300
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Multi Core Performance
AMD FX-8300
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD FX-8300
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Multi Core Performance
AMD FX-8300
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD FX-8300
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
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-8300
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Comparison in Games
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX Wins!
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AMD FX-8300
AMD • 8/8 • 3.3GHz
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
AMD • 24/48 • 3GHz
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