AMD FX-8100 vs AMD FX-8300

Last updated: 2024-04-12

CPU comparison with benchmarks


AMD FX-8100		AMD FX-8300
CPU comparison AMD FX-8100 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 FX-8100 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-8100 was released in Q4/2011. 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 FX (30)	Family	AMD FX (30)
AMD FX-8000 (11)	CPU group	AMD FX-8000 (11)
2	Generation	2
Vishera (Bulldozer)	Architecture	Vishera (Bulldozer)
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
--	Predecessor	--
--	Successor	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency The AMD FX-8100 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8100 is 2.80 GHz (3.70 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 FX-8100	Characteristic	AMD FX-8300
8	Cores	8
8	Threads	8
normal	Core architecture	normal
No	Hyperthreading	No
Yes	Overclocking ?	Yes
2.80 GHz	Frequency	3.30 GHz
3.70 GHz	Turbo Frequency (1 Core)	4.20 GHz
3.70 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 FX-8100	Characteristic	AMD FX-8300
--	AI hardware	--
--	AI specifications	--
--	NPU + CPU + iGPU	--

Integrated graphics (iGPU) The AMD FX-8100 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 FX-8100 can use up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 29.9 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 FX-8100	Characteristic	AMD FX-8300
DDR3-1866	Memory	DDR3-1866
	Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel)	Memory channels	2 (Dual Channel)
29.9 GB/s	Max. Bandwidth	29.9 GB/s
Yes	ECC	Yes
--	L2 Cache	--
8.00 MB	L3 Cache	8.00 MB
--	PCIe version	--
--	PCIe lanes	--
--	PCIe Bandwidth	--
Thermal Management The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD FX-8100 is 95 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 FX-8100	Characteristic	AMD FX-8300
95 W	TDP (PL1 / PBP)	95 W
--	TDP (PL2)	--
--	TDP up	--
--	TDP down	--
--	Tjunction max.	--
Technical details The AMD FX-8100 is manufactured in 32 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The AMD FX-8300 is manufactured in 32 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache.

AMD FX-8100	Characteristic	AMD FX-8300
32 nm	Technology	32 nm
Unknown	Chip design	Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit)	Instruction set (ISA)	x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4	ISA extensions	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
AM3+	Socket	AM3+
AMD-V	Virtualization	AMD-V
Yes	AES-NI	Yes
Windows 10, Linux	Operating systems	Windows 10, Linux
Q4/2011	Release date	Q2/2013
--	Release price	--

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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks

AMD FX-8100 (89%)

AMD FX-8300 (100%)

⌀ Multi core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks

AMD FX-8100 (72%)

AMD FX-8300 (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 FX-8100 8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	161 (89%)
	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 FX-8100 8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	796 (73%)
	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 FX-8100 8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	6159 (70%)
	AMD FX-8300 8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	8844 (100%)

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 FX-8100 8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	0 (0%)
	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 FX-8100 8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	0 (0%)
	AMD FX-8300 8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	2311 (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 FX-8100 8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	0 (0%)
	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 FX-8100 8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz	0 (0%)
	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 FX-8100 8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	0 (0%)
	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 FX-8100 8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	0 (0%)
	AMD FX-8300 8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	649 (100%)

Devices using this processor
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