AMD FX-8300
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: AMD
Cores: 8C / 16T
Clock: 3.3 - 3.3 GHz
Socket: AM3+
TDP: 95W
Price: $98.02 from Amazon
AMD FX-8300
Cores
8C / 16T
Clock
3.3 - 3.3 GHz
Socket
AM3+
TDP
95W
Best price from Amazon
$98.02
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Overview
The AMD FX-8300 packs 8 cores and 16 threads. Clocks run from 3.3GHz base to 3.3GHz boost. It drops into the AM3+ socket with a 95W TDP — about 11.9W per core. 8MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP.
Expect to pay around $98.02, which lands it among budget options. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and adds the part's price to your build total. AMD backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms. Scroll down for the complete spec table; the builder's compatibility checker will warn you about any conflicts with components you have already picked.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 95 W |
| CPU Cores | 8 |
| Socket | AM3+ |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Threads | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Piledriver |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
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