FX-6300 vs Xeon Gold 6230N
FX-6300
Xeon Gold 6230N
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 Gold 6230N is on rank 614, 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 Gold 6230N
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-6300 | Xeon Gold 6230N |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-6300 | Xeon Gold 6230N |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Gold 6230N
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 Gold 6230N
The Xeon Gold 6230N is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 4,175 points. Launch price was $2,046.
Processing Power
The FX-6300 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6230N offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon Gold 6230N has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the FX-6300 versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6230N — a 8.2% clock advantage for the FX-6300 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The FX-6300 uses the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6230N uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the FX-6300 scores 4,137 against the Xeon Gold 6230N's 4,175 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon Gold 6230N. L3 cache: 8192 kB on the FX-6300 vs 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6230N.
| Feature | FX-6300 | Xeon Gold 6230N |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6 | 20 / 40+233% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+9% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+52% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB | 27.5 MB+244% |
| L2 Cache | 6144 kB | 20 MB+233% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Vishera (2012−2015) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 4,137 | 4,175 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 534 | — |
Memory & Platform
The FX-6300 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon Gold 6230N uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-6300 | Xeon Gold 6230N |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | LGA3647 |
| 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 Gold 6230N).
| Feature | FX-6300 | Xeon Gold 6230N |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
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