AMD FX-8300 vs AMD Ryzen 5 5500
A side-by-side spec comparison of the AMD FX-8300 and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
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| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 95W | 65W |
| Cores | 8 | 6 |
| Socket | AM3+ | AM4 |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 16 MB |
| Threads | 16 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Piledriver | Zen 3 |
| Integrated Graphics | None | None |
Winner: AMD Ryzen 5 5500 — driven by Boost Clock (4.2 GHz), L3 Cache (16 MB), TDP (65W)
AMD FX-8300
5
performance points
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
7
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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