AMD FX-6300
The AMD FX-6300 processor was released in 2012 as part of the Piledriver core generation. It features six cores and a base clock speed of 3500 MHz, with a boost speed reaching up to 3800 MHz. Originally priced around $132, it has a power draw of 95W.
Atlas performance index92 model estimate
Ranks #148 of 559 rated CPUs · top 26%. Fastest CPU we rate: 940.
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| Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Family | Piledriver Core |
| Released | 2012 |
| Cores / threads | 6 |
| Base clock | 3500 MHz |
| Boost clock | 3800 MHz |
| Power (TDP) | 95 W |
| Process | – |
| Launch price | $132 |
| Atlas performance index | 92 model estimate |
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