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AMDFD6300WMHKBOX
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8 Cores, 8 Threads @4.0GHz, Piledriver.
Release date: Q3 2014.

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▲ 5617,219 ▼

6 Cores, 6 Threads @3.5GHz, Piledriver.
Release date: Q4 2012.

Effective Speed 
+13%
Real World Speed
Performance profile from 296,327 user samples
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34,720 User Benchmarks
Best Bench: 68% Base clock 4 GHz
Worst Bench: 53% Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 2.15 GHz (avg)
Poor: 53% Great: 68%
SPEED RANK: 569th / 1468
Gaming
Gaming 62%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 49%
Yacht
261,607 User Benchmarks
Best Bench: 62% Base clock 4.4 GHz, turbo 4.4 GHz (avg)
Worst Bench: 44% Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Poor: 44% Great: 62%
SPEED RANK: 702nd / 1468
Gaming
Gaming 55%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 40%
Jet ski
Effective Speed
Effective CPU Speed 		62.1 % Faster effective speed.
+13% 		55.2 %
Average Score 
+29%
Memory
Avg. Memory Latency 		81.5 Pts +3% 79.2 Pts
1-Core
Avg. Single Core Speed 		67.6 Pts Faster single-core speed.
+19% 		56.7 Pts
2-Core
Avg. Dual Core Speed 		128 Pts Faster dual-core speed.
+23% 		104 Pts
4-Core
Avg. Quad Core Speed 		232 Pts Much faster quad-core speed.
+32% 		176 Pts
8-Core
Avg. Octa Core Speed 		368 Pts Much faster octa-core speed.
+70% 		217 Pts
Overclocked Score 
+23%
Memory
OC Memory Latency 		91.3 Pts +3% 89 Pts
1-Core
OC Single Core Speed 		75.8 Pts Faster OC single-core speed.
+11% 		68.5 Pts
2-Core
OC Dual Core Speed 		146 Pts Faster OC dual-core speed.
+18% 		124 Pts
4-Core
OC Quad Core Speed 		269 Pts Faster OC quad-core speed.
+25% 		215 Pts
8-Core
OC Octa Core Speed 		426 Pts Much faster OC octa-core speed.
+61% 		265 Pts
Value & Sentiment 
+113%
Market Share
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Market Share
Market Share (trailing 30 days) 		0.01 % 0.05 % Hugely higher market share.
+400%
Value
Value For Money 		70.5 % 75.2 % Slightly better value.
+7%
User Rating
UBM User Rating 		57 % +2% 56 %
Price
Price (score) 		$175 $90 Much cheaper.
+49%
Nice To Haves 
+22%
Age
Newest 		122 Months More recent.
+16% 		145 Months
TDP
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 		125 Watts 95 Watts More energy efficient.
+24%
Cores
CPU Processing Cores 		8 cores Much higher core count.
+33% 		6 cores
Threads
CPU Processing Threads 		8 threads Much higher thread count.
+33% 		6 threads
Lithography
Manufacturing process 		32 nm 32 nm
Base Clock
Base Clock Speed 		4 GHz Faster base frequency.
+14% 		3.5 GHz
Turbo Clock
Turbo Clock Speed 		4.3 GHz +5% 4.1 GHz
64-Core
OC Multi Core Speed 		431 Pts Much faster OC 64-core speed.
+57% 		275 Pts
64-Core
Avg. Multi Core Speed 		375 Pts Much faster 64-core speed.
+66% 		226 Pts
Specifications 
Series
CPU Architecture 		Piledriver Piledriver
Socket
Motherboard Socket 		AM3+ AM3+
Graphics
Integrated Graphics 		None None
Conclusion 
Average Bench 62.1%
Average Bench 55.2%

The FX-8370 is a top of the range black edition Vishera eight core processor based on AMD’s Piledriver architecture. It was launched in September 2014 and is both cheaper and faster than the FX-8350. The FX range offers high performance and this particular processor holds a world record for reaching an incredible 8.7 GHz when overclocked under lab conditions. For typical users however, the FX-8370 runs at 4.0/4.3 GHz (base/turbo) and typically hits 5.0 GHz when overclocked. Its effective speed is 83 which is currently only exceeded by AMD's 20% more expensive FX-9590 (scoring 85), making it relatively good value for money. Eight cores aren’t necessary for most applications, but things are changing and if you heavily rely on multi-threaded applications then the FX-8370 may be a good choice. [Dec '14 CPUPro]

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The FX 6-Core, like most CPUs from AMD, delivers reasonably good server orientated multi threaded performance and consequently good processing thoughput at a reasonable price tag. Where the FX 6-Core lacks is in the area of single core performance which although not normally a major problem for server workloads, is always very relevant to desktop users. The overall performance of the FX 6-Core is comparable to Intel's five years younger Core i7-950. There are server orientated use cases where the FX 6-Core will excel thanks to its excellent overall throughput and in those instances the FX 6-Core represents good value for money. But typical desktop users will find far better value elsewhere. [Sep '13 CPUPro]

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