Intel E5-2699v4
AMD FX 8300 8-core AM3+
What Buyers Say
Intel E5-2699v4
No customer feedback yet
AMD FX 8300 8-core AM3+
The AMD FX-8300 is generally well-regarded for its value and performance in gaming and multitasking, with users praising its overclocking potential and compatibility with DDR3 RAM. However, several reviewers note that the stock cooler is loud and inefficient, recommending an aftermarket solution. There is also some confusion about the L3 cache specification, though one user confirmed it has 8MB. Overall, it's seen as a solid budget CPU, but potential buyers should consider waiting for newer options like Ryzen.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Strong overclocking potential
- Compatible with DDR3 RAM
- Handles gaming well
- Stable at moderate overclocks
Cons
- Stock cooler is loud
- Stock cooler inefficient
- L3 cache spec confusion
- Not a huge upgrade over FX-6350
- May need BIOS update
Scores
Specifications
| Intel E5-2699v4 | AMD FX 8300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Xeon | FX |
| Model | E5-2696v4 | FD8300WMHKBOX |
| Codename | — | Vishera |
| Class | server | desktop |
| Process | — | 32★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 22★ | 8 |
| Threads | 12★ | 8 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 4 | 8★ |
| L3 Cache | 39★ | 8 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | — | DDR3★ |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA2011-3 | AM3+ |
| TDP | — | 95★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Intel E5-2699v4
- Below average single thread (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average platform (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average efficiency (30th percentile)
AMD FX 8300 8-core AM3+
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average single thread (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 42 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 20 specs.