Product Comparison: AMD FX-8300 vs Intel Core i5-6400


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General Specifications
Brand
AMD
Intel
Model
FX-8300
Core i5-6400
Origin
Malaysia
China
About the Product
The world's first 8-core desktop processor. Overclocking support for increased performance and speed. The mega-tasking of this "Vishera" architecture processor will ensure maximum performance.
New 9th Gen Intel Core i5-9400F processor, codenamed Coffee Lake microarchitecture. Designed for Intel LGA 1151 desktop platform. Belongs to the family of high-performance Core i5 processors.
Package Size
Height
4.5 in.
4.5 in.
Width
3.4 in.
3.4 in.
Depth
2.4 in.
2.4 in.
Weight
1.1 lbs.
1.1 lbs.

AMD FX-8300

Intel Core i5-6400

AMD FX-8300

Intel Core i5-6400

AMD FX-8300

Intel Core i5-6400

Details
Socket
AM3+
FCLGA1151
Lithography
32 nm
14 nm
Type of Processors
Desktop
Desktop
Code Name
Vishera
Skylake
What customers say about "Details"
AMD FX-8300 Desktop Processor
  • It was easy to install.
  • Good CPU, works well. Good details.
  • Compared to the FX8120, works perfectly!
  • The fan noises. The installation was complicated on this socket.
  • The CPU cooler is garbage.
Intel Core i5-6400 CPU Processor
  • Everything run pretty quickly and seems to stay relatively cool.
  • Easy to install, works great after a month.
  • Runs cool and very fast, very well made cpu.
  • The included heat sink is a quality piece as well.
  • The installation was kind of tricky.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
8
4
CPU Threads
8
4
Clock Speed
3.3 GHz
2.7 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
3.3 GHz
Max TDP
95 W
65 W
Max Temperature
70.5 °C
71 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes

AMD FX-8300

Intel Core i5-6400

AMD FX-8300

Intel Core i5-6400

AMD FX-8300

Intel Core i5-6400

AMD FX-8300

Intel Core i5-6400

AMD FX-8300

Intel Core i5-6400

What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
AMD FX-8300 Desktop Processor
  • I like FX for the performance and price.
  • Fast and lower power processor.
  • AM4 is the best waste of my money.
  • Excellent characteristics of this chip.
  • Any lags in games! Amazing performance.
Intel Core i5-6400 CPU Processor
  • After owning it for a year. Want to say CPU is good.
  • Great CPU for a budget gaming PC.
  • Good, fast CPU for a computer.
  • This processor for basic computer needs.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
384 kB
128 kB
L2 Cache Size
8000 kB
1000 kB
L3 Cache Size
8000 kB
6000 kB
Max Memory Size
32 GB
64 GB
Memory Types
DDR3
DDR4
Max Memory Channels
2
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
29.9 GB/s
34.1 GB/s

AMD FX-8300

Intel Core i5-6400

AMD FX-8300

Intel Core i5-6400

What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
AMD FX-8300 Desktop Processor
  • Impressive 8MB cache!
  • No more lagging games, 8MB is cool.
  • Good memory compatibility and cache size!
  • Good AMD chip, memory is fast.
  • Using PC for games, very felt after 4MB jump to 8MB.
Intel Core i5-6400 CPU Processor
  • Works with DDR4 that's nice!
  • Intel smart cache is good as usual.
  • Good memory speed, PC works fast.
  • Playing games, with 6MB cache no lagging.
  • Good intel CPU, fast and strong. Cache and memory at a high level.
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
Yes
Yes
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
Yes
No
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
Graphics Specifications
DirectX* Support
12
Graphics Output
eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
Graphics Video Max Memory
64 GB
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
950 MHz
Graphics Base Frequency
350 MHz
Processor Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 530

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