AMD FX FD8300WMHKBOX 8-core AM3+
AMD
42 Overall Score
vs
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
G.Skill
66 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
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Efficiency
Productivity
Gaming
Budget
Ai Llm
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Specifications
| AMD FX FD8300WMHKBOX | G.Skill Trident Z Neo | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Series | FX | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | FD8300WMHKBOX | 3600 |
| Codename | Vishera | Matisse |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 32 | 7★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| P-cores | — | 6★ |
| Threads | 8 | 12★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 8★ | 3 |
| L3 Cache | 8 | 32★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR4★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | — | 32★ |
| ECC | — | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM3+ | AMD Socket AM4 |
| PCIe | — | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16★ |
| TDP | 95 | 65★ |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
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)
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong efficiency (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong platform (79th percentile)
- Strong single thread (73rd percentile)
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
AMD FX FD8300WMHKBOX 8-core AM3+
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: G.Skill Trident Z Neo
Scores 66 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 25 specs.
