AMD FX-8300
The AMD FX-8300 was released in 2012 as part of the Piledriver Core generation. It features eight cores and a clock speed of 3300 MHz, which can boost up to 3600 MHz. The processor has a rated power draw of 95 Watts and was initially priced around $129.
Atlas performance index110 model estimate
Ranks #109 of 559 rated CPUs · top 19%. Fastest CPU we rate: 940.
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| Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Family | Piledriver Core |
| Released | 2012 |
| Cores / threads | 8 |
| Base clock | 3300 MHz |
| Boost clock | 3600 MHz |
| Power (TDP) | 95 W |
| Process | – |
| Launch price | $129 |
| Atlas performance index | 110 model estimate |
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