FX-6300 vs Xeon E5-1607 v2
FX-6300
Xeon E5-1607 v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FX-6300 is positioned at rank 579 and the Xeon E5-1607 v2 is on rank 676, so the FX-6300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FX-6300
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1607 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-6300 | Xeon E5-1607 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($35) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($68) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-E (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-6300 | Xeon E5-1607 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+94%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($35) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($68) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FX-6300 and Xeon E5-1607 v2
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.
Xeon E5-1607 v2
The Xeon E5-1607 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-E (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 4,141 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The FX-6300 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Xeon E5-1607 v2 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the FX-6300 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the FX-6300 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-1607 v2 — a 23.5% clock advantage for the FX-6300 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3 GHz). The FX-6300 uses the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E5-1607 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-E (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the FX-6300 scores 4,137 against the Xeon E5-1607 v2's 4,141 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E5-1607 v2. L3 cache: 8192 kB on the FX-6300 vs 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1607 v2.
| Feature | FX-6300 | Xeon E5-1607 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+50% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+27% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+17% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB | 10 MB (total)+25% |
| L2 Cache | 6144 kB+2300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Vishera (2012−2015) | Ivy Bridge-E (2013) |
| PassMark | 4,137 | 4,141 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 534 | — |
Memory & Platform
The FX-6300 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E5-1607 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-6300 | Xeon E5-1607 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (FX-6300) / not specified (Xeon E5-1607 v2).
| Feature | FX-6300 | Xeon E5-1607 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
Value Analysis
The FX-6300 launched at $132 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-1607 v2 debuted at $250. At current prices ($35 vs $68), the FX-6300 is $33 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-6300 delivers 118.2 pts/$ vs 60.9 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-1607 v2 — making the FX-6300 the 64% better value option.
| Feature | FX-6300 | Xeon E5-1607 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $132-47% | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35-49% | $68 |
| Performance per Dollar | 118.2+94% | 60.9 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2013 |
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