AMD EPYC 9334 vs AMD FX-8300

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AMD EPYC 9334 CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD FX-8300
AMD EPYC 9334 AMD FX-8300

CPU comparison

AMD EPYC 9334 or AMD FX-8300 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.

The AMD EPYC 9334 has 32 cores with 64 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.90 GHz. Up to 6144 GB of memory is supported in 12 memory channels. The AMD EPYC 9334 was released in Q4/2022.

The AMD FX-8300 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-8300 was released in Q2/2013.
AMD EPYC (129) Family AMD FX (30)
AMD EPYC 9004 (21) CPU group AMD FX-8000 (11)
4 Generation 2
Genoa / Genoa-X (Zen 4) Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 9334 has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 9334 is 2.70 GHz (3.90 GHz) while the AMD FX-8300 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8300 is at 3.30 GHz (4.20 GHz).

AMD EPYC 9334 Characteristic AMD FX-8300
32 Cores 8
64 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? Yes
2.70 GHz Frequency 3.30 GHz
3.90 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 4.20 GHz
3.85 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 4.00 GHz

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

AMD EPYC 9334 Characteristic AMD FX-8300
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The AMD EPYC 9334 or AMD FX-8300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

The AMD EPYC 9334 can use up to 6144 GB of memory in 12 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 460.8 GB/s. The AMD FX-8300 supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 29.9 GB/s.

AMD EPYC 9334 Characteristic AMD FX-8300
DDR5-4800 Memory DDR3-1866
6144 GB Max. Memory
12 Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
460.8 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
32.00 MB L2 Cache --
128.00 MB L3 Cache 8.00 MB
5.0 PCIe version --
128 PCIe lanes --
504.1 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD EPYC 9334 is 210 W, while the AMD FX-8300 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

AMD EPYC 9334 Characteristic AMD FX-8300
210 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
240 W TDP up --
200 W TDP down --
100 °C Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD EPYC 9334 is manufactured in 5 nm and has 160.00 MB cache. The AMD FX-8300 is manufactured in 32 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache.

AMD EPYC 9334 Characteristic AMD FX-8300
5 nm Technology 32 nm
Chiplet Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
SP5 Socket AM3+
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows Server 2022, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q4/2022 Release date Q2/2013
2990 $ Release price --
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD EPYC 9334 AMD EPYC 9334
32C 64T @ 3.90 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8300 AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz
517 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD EPYC 9334 AMD EPYC 9334
32C 64T @ 3.85 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8300 AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz
2311 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD EPYC 9334 AMD EPYC 9334
32C 64T @ 3.90 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8300 AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz
180 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD EPYC 9334 AMD EPYC 9334
32C 64T @ 3.85 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8300 AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz
1088 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD EPYC 9334 AMD EPYC 9334
32C 64T @ 3.85 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8300 AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz
8844 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
AMD EPYC 9334 AMD EPYC 9334
32C 64T @ 3.90 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8300 AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz
217 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
AMD EPYC 9334 AMD EPYC 9334
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8300 AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.30 GHz
1289 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD EPYC 9334 AMD EPYC 9334
32C 64T @ 3.90 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8300 AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz
96 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD EPYC 9334 AMD EPYC 9334
32C 64T @ 3.85 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8300 AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz
649 (100%)

Devices using this processor

AMD EPYC 9334 AMD FX-8300
Unknown Unknown

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