Intel E5-2699v4

Intel E5-2699v4

Intel
32 Overall Score
vs
AMD FX 8300 8-core AM3+

AMD FX 8300 8-core AM3+

AMD
42 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Intel E5-2699v4

No customer feedback yet

AMD FX 8300 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
Intel
40
AMD
45
Budget
Intel
19
AMD
44
Efficiency
Intel
19
AMD
41
Gaming
Intel
13
AMD
41
Ai Llm
Intel
32
AMD
37
Server
Intel
35
AMD
35

Specifications

Intel E5-2699v4AMD FX 8300
Processor
BrandIntelAMD
SeriesXeonFX
ModelE5-2696v4FD8300WMHKBOX
Codename—Vishera
Classserverdesktop
Process—32★
Cores & Clocks
Cores22★8
Threads12★8
Base Clock
2,200
3,300
Boost Clock
3,600
4,200
Cache
L2 Cache48★
L3 Cache39★8
Performance
PassMark Multi
7,363
5,325
PassMark Single
259
1,486
Memory
Memory Type—DDR3★
Max SpeedNo data
1,866
Channels—2★
Platform & Power
SocketLGA2011-3AM3+
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)

Pricing

AMD FX 8300 8-core AM3+ is £609 cheaper (5.6x less).

Intel E5-2699v40.043score per dollar
vs
AMD FX 8300 8-core AM3+0.311score per dollar

AMD FX 8300 8-core AM3+ offers 7.2x better value for money

Intel E5-2699v4

AMD FX 8300 8-core AM3+

Verdict

★ Winner: AMD FX 8300

Scores 42 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 20 specs.

AMD FX 8300 Better at:

Ai LlmBudgetGamingEfficiencyProductivity