Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462)
Dell
52 Overall Score
vs
AMD FX FD8300WMHKBOX 8-core AM3+
AMD
42 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462)
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
Ai Llm
Budget
Productivity
Server
Efficiency
Gaming
Specifications
| Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 | AMD FX FD8300WMHKBOX | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Xeon | FX |
| Model | 5-2637 V2 | FD8300WMHKBOX |
| Codename | Turin | Vishera |
| Class | server | desktop |
| Process | 4★ | 32 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 32★ | 8 |
| P-cores | 48★ | — |
| Threads | 64★ | 8 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 48★ | 8 |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4★ | DDR3 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓★ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462) | AM3+ |
| PCIe | 3.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 64★ | — |
| TDP | 200 | 95★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 350★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | No | — |
Pros & Cons
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462)
- Strong ai (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong affordability (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong platform (77th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (32nd percentile)
AMD FX FD8300WMHKBOX 8-core AM3+
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
- Strong affordability (74th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average single thread (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462)
No current pricing available
AMD FX FD8300WMHKBOX 8-core AM3+
Verdict
Winner: Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2
Scores 52 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 27 specs.
