AMD FX FD8300WMHKBOX 8-core AM3+
AMD
42 Overall Score
vs
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
HP
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Budget
Gaming
Efficiency
Specifications
| AMD FX FD8300WMHKBOX | HP Xeon 6526Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | FX | Xeon Gold |
| Model | FD8300WMHKBOX | 6526Y |
| Codename | Vishera | — |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 32★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 8 | 16★ |
| Threads | 8 | 32★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 8 | 32★ |
| L3 Cache | 8 | 37★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM3+ | LGA 4677 |
| PCIe | — | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 80★ |
| TDP | 95★ | 195 |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | No |
Pros & Cons
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)
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
- Strong ai (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong platform (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong multi thread (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong single thread (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: HP Xeon 6526Y
Scores 75 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 25 specs.
