AMD FX-8300 vs AMD EPYC 7551

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AMD FX-8300 CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD EPYC 7551
AMD FX-8300 AMD EPYC 7551

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD FX-8300 and the AMD EPYC 7551 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the AMD FX-8300 8 core processor released in Q2/2013 with the AMD EPYC 7551 which has 32 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2017.
AMD FX (30) Family AMD EPYC (129)
AMD FX-8000 (11) CPU group AMD EPYC 7001 (12)
2 Generation 1
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Naples (Zen)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor AMD EPYC 7552

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-8300 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.30 GHz (4.20 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The AMD EPYC 7551 clocks with 2.00 GHz (3.00 GHz), has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel.

AMD FX-8300 Characteristic AMD EPYC 7551
8 Cores 32
8 Threads 64
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking ? No
3.30 GHz Frequency 2.00 GHz
4.20 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 3.00 GHz
4.00 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 2.55 GHz

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

AMD FX-8300 Characteristic AMD EPYC 7551
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

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

Up to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD FX-8300, while the AMD EPYC 7551 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 170.6 GB/s enabled.

AMD FX-8300 Characteristic AMD EPYC 7551
DDR3-1866 Memory DDR4-2666
Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 8 (Octa Channel)
29.9 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 170.6 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
-- L2 Cache --
8.00 MB L3 Cache 64.00 MB
-- PCIe version 3.0
-- PCIe lanes 128
-- PCIe Bandwidth 126.1 GB/s

Thermal Management

The AMD FX-8300 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP of the AMD EPYC 7551 is 180 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

AMD FX-8300 Characteristic AMD EPYC 7551
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 180 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD FX-8300 has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of AMD EPYC 7551 is at 64.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm.

AMD FX-8300 Characteristic AMD EPYC 7551
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Unknown Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
AM3+ Socket SP3
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q2/2013 Release date Q3/2017
-- Release price 3200 $
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
AMD FX-8300 (73%)
AMD EPYC 7551 (100%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
AMD FX-8300 (29%)
AMD EPYC 7551 (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-8300 AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz
8844 (41%)
AMD EPYC 7551 AMD EPYC 7551
32C 64T @ 2.55 GHz
21604 (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-8300 AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz
96 (73%)
AMD EPYC 7551 AMD EPYC 7551
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz
132 (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-8300 AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz
649 (17%)
AMD EPYC 7551 AMD EPYC 7551
32C 64T @ 2.55 GHz
3838 (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-8300 AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz
517 (100%)
AMD EPYC 7551 AMD EPYC 7551
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz
0 (0%)

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-8300 AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz
2311 (100%)
AMD EPYC 7551 AMD EPYC 7551
32C 64T @ 2.55 GHz
0 (0%)

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-8300 AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz
180 (100%)
AMD EPYC 7551 AMD EPYC 7551
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz
0 (0%)

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-8300 AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz
1088 (100%)
AMD EPYC 7551 AMD EPYC 7551
32C 64T @ 2.55 GHz
0 (0%)

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-8300 AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz
217 (100%)
AMD EPYC 7551 AMD EPYC 7551
32C 64T @ 2.55 GHz
0 (0%)

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-8300 AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.30 GHz
1289 (100%)
AMD EPYC 7551 AMD EPYC 7551
32C 64T @ 2.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

AMD FX-8300 AMD EPYC 7551
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