AMD FX-6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | |
CPU comparisonAMD FX-6300 or MediaTek Dimensity 900 - 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 FX-6300 has 6 cores with 6 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.10 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-6300 was released in Q4/2012. The MediaTek Dimensity 900 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The MediaTek Dimensity 900 was released in Q2/2021. |
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AMD FX (30) | Family | Mediatek Dimensity (36) |
AMD FX-6300 (2) | CPU group | MediaTek Dimensity 900 (3) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Vishera (Bulldozer) | Architecture | Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD FX-6300 is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (4.10 GHz). The MediaTek Dimensity 900 has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz. |
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AMD FX-6300 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
6 | Cores | 8 |
6 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz (4.10 GHz) | A-Core | 2.40 GHz 2x Cortex-A78 |
-- | B-Core | 2.00 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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no iGPU | GPU | ARM Mali-G68 MP4 |
GPU frequency | 0.85 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | Vallhall 2 |
Technology | 6 nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 4 |
-- | Shader | 64 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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no iGPU | GPU | ARM Mali-G68 MP4 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD FX-6300 supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The MediaTek Dimensity 900 can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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AMD FX-6300 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500, LPDDR4X-4266 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 44.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD FX-6300 has a TDP of 95 W, that of the MediaTek Dimensity 900 is 10 W. |
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AMD FX-6300 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 10 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
71 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD FX-6300 has a 8.00 MB cache, while the MediaTek Dimensity 900 cache has a total of 2.00 MB. |
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AMD FX-6300 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
32 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 | ISA extensions | -- |
AM3+ | Socket | -- |
AMD-V | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q4/2012 | Release date | Q2/2021 |
95 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD FX-6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
Unknown | Unknown |