Side by side comparison and review of AMD FX 6300 and AMD Athlon II X4 631. Compare overall performance, core and thread counts, cache memory, speed, power efficiency, dimensions, socket compatibility and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect CPU. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the processor that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| GENERAL | AMD FX 6300 | AMD Athlon II X4 631 |
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| Product Type | Processor | Processor |
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| PROCESSOR | AMD FX 6300 | AMD Athlon II X4 631 |
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| Type | AMD FX 6300 | AMD Athlon II X4 631 |
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| ARCHITECTURE |
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| Processor Qty | 1 | 1 |
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| Compatible Processor Socket | Socket AM3+ | Socket FM1 |
| Core Voltage | - | 0.45 V - 1.4125 V |
| Manufacturing Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Thermal Design Power | 95 W | 100 W |
| Thermal Specification | 70.5 °C | 70.1 °C |
| Architecture Features | HyperTransport technology, AMD64 technology, integrated memory controller | 3DNow! Professional technology, streaming SIMD extensions, streaming SIMD extensions 2, MMX instructions set, HyperTransport technology, AMD64 technology, integrated memory controller, streaming SIMD extensions 3, Enhanced Virus Protection, AMD Cool'n'Quiet Technology, AMD Virtualization, AMD CoolCore Technology |
| PERFORMANCE |
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| Number of Cores | 6-core | Quad-Core |
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| Number of Threads | 6 threads | - |
| Clock Speed (Frequency) | 3.5 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
| Max Turbo Speed | 3.8 GHz | - |
| 64-bit Computing | - | Yes |
| CACHE MEMORY |
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| Cache | 8 MB | - |
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| Cache Memory Details | L1 - 288 KB L2 - 6 MB L3 - 8 MB |
L2 - 4 MB |
| Installed Size | 6 MB | 4 MB |
| EXPANSION & CONNECTIVITY | AMD FX 6300 | AMD Athlon II X4 631 |
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| Compatible Slots | - | 1 x processor - Socket FM1 |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | AMD FX 6300 | AMD Athlon II X4 631 |
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| Included Accessories | Heat sink | Heat sink |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 3 years | Limited warranty - 3 years |