FX-6300 vs Pentium Gold G6600

FX-6300

6 Cores6 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2012

Pentium Gold G6600

2 Cores4 Thrd58 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

FX-6300

6 / 6

4,137

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Pentium Gold G6600

2 / 4

4,223

+2.1%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The FX-6300 is positioned at rank #579 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FX-6300

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

9946%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

9398%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

6824%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2056%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1628%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1425%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

816%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

805%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

733%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

733%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

725%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

705%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

696%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

693%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

686%

#278

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $116

98%

#382

Ryzen Embedded R2544

MSRP: $280|Avg: $280

97%

#579

FX-6300

MSRP: $132|Avg: $35

100%

#581

Core i3-6100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $20

99%

#582

Athlon X4 970

MSRP: $85|Avg: $85

99%

#583

FX-8370

MSRP: $199|Avg: $100

99%

#584

Pentium G4520

MSRP: $86|Avg: $45

99%

#585

Core i3-4170

MSRP: $117|Avg: $40

99%

#586

Celeron G460

MSRP: $37|Avg: $10

99%

#587

A4 PRO-7350B

MSRP: $50|Avg: $11

99%

#589

Pentium G3220T

MSRP: $54|Avg: $15

97%

#590

Celeron G1620

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

97%

#591

Core i5-7600T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $60

97%

#593

Core i3-7300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $128

96%

#594

Celeron G1830

MSRP: $52|Avg: $5

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium Gold G6600 (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	FX-6300	Pentium Gold G6600
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($35)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FX-6300 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	FX-6300	Pentium Gold G6600
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($35)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

FX-6300 Benchmark Check

Pentium Gold G6600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FX-6300 and Pentium Gold G6600

FX-6300

The FX-6300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB. L2 cache: 6144 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 4,137 points. Launch price was $132.

Pentium Gold G6600

The Pentium Gold G6600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 4,223 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The FX-6300 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Pentium Gold G6600 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the FX-6300 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the FX-6300 versus 4.2 GHz on the Pentium Gold G6600 — a 10% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G6600 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 4.2 GHz). The FX-6300 uses the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Gold G6600 uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the FX-6300 scores 4,137 against the Pentium Gold G6600's 4,223 — a 2.1% lead for the Pentium Gold G6600. L3 cache: 8192 kB on the FX-6300 vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G6600.

Feature	FX-6300	Pentium Gold G6600
Cores / Threads	6 / 6+200%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	4.2 GHz+11%
Base Clock	3.5 GHz	4.2 GHz+20%
L3 Cache	8192 kB+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	6144 kB+2300%	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Vishera (2012−2015)	Comet Lake (2020−2025)
PassMark	4,137	4,223+2%
Geekbench 6 Single	534	—

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Memory & Platform

The FX-6300 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Gold G6600 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.