MICRO CENTER 9950X3DMAGX870ETMKWF
MICRO CENTER
66 Overall Score
vs
AMD FX FD8300WMHKBOX 8-core AM3+
AMD
42 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MICRO CENTER 9950X3DMAGX870ETMKWF
No customer feedback yet
AMD FX FD8300WMHKBOX 8-core AM3+
72 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
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
Stock cooler 3
Overclocking potential 3
Value for money 2
Ram compatibility 3
Gaming performance 2
L3 cache spec 2
Scores
Productivity
Efficiency
Gaming
Budget
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| MICRO CENTER 9950X3DMAGX870ETMKWF | AMD FX FD8300WMHKBOX | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | — | AMD |
| Series | — | FX |
| Model | — | FD8300WMHKBOX |
| Codename | — | Vishera |
| Class | — | desktop |
| Process | — | 32★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | — | 8★ |
| Threads | — | 8★ |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | — | 8★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | — | DDR3★ |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | — | AM3+ |
| TDP | — | 95★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
MICRO CENTER 9950X3DMAGX870ETMKWF
- Strong single thread (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong multi thread (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ai (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong efficiency (67th percentile)
- Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average platform (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
AMD FX FD8300WMHKBOX 8-core AM3+
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
- Strong affordability (74th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- Below average single thread (33rd percentile)
Pricing
MICRO CENTER 9950X3DMAGX870ETMKWF0.056score per dollar
vs
AMD FX FD8300WMHKBOX 8-core AM3+0.311score per dollar
AMD FX FD8300WMHKBOX 8-core AM3+ offers 5.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: MICRO CENTER 9950X3DMAGX870ETMKWF
Scores 66 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 2 of 20 specs.
