MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
MSI
16 Overall Score
vs
AMD FX FD8300WMHKBOX 8-core AM3+
AMD
41 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
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
Budget
Productivity
Efficiency
Gaming
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi | AMD FX FD8300WMHKBOX | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | FX |
| Model | 9000 | FD8300WMHKBOX |
| Codename | — | Vishera |
| Class | desktop | 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 | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | AM3+ |
| PCIe | 5.0 | — |
| TDP | — | 95★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5
- Strong platform (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average single thread (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average ai (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average multi thread (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average efficiency (4th percentile)4th %ile
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 (32nd percentile)
Pricing
MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM50.003score per dollar
vs
AMD FX FD8300WMHKBOX 8-core AM3+0.014score per dollar
AMD FX FD8300WMHKBOX 8-core AM3+ offers 4.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: AMD FX FD8300WMHKBOX
Scores 41 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 22 specs.
