How old is a AMD FX 6300?

The AMD FX-6300 is a desktop processor with 6 cores, launched in October 2012. It is part of the FX lineup, using the Vishera architecture with Socket AM3+.

How much RAM does the AMD FX 6300 support?

AMD 6300 Specs

Memory Support	DDR3 1600, 1866 MHz
ECC Memory	No
Channel Architecture	Dual Channel
Maximum Memory Bandwidth	37 GB/s

Is a FX-6300 good for streaming?

FX-6300 should have no problems streaming 1080p / 30 fps if it’s a dedicated streaming PC and the game is being played with a secondary computer. No reason to go 1080p / 60 fps since flash tends to suck playing back a stream like that. A capture card is not really necessary if you are streaming with two PC’s.

How many threads does FX 6300 have?

details

Architecture	x86-64
Threads	6 threads
L2 cache	6 MB
L2 cache per core	1 MB/core
L3 cache	8 MB

What is the max temperature for an AMD FX 6300?

It is generally accepted that 62c is the max safe temp on the FX chipset. And if you are running a stock cooler, please go back to defaults until you can get a good, cheap air cooler at a minimum. I run a CM 212 evo. It’s a great, cheap cheap cooler. I have a FX 6300 on a Gigabyte 970A-D3 with an Asetek 570LX cooler.

Is a FX 6300 still good?

The FX line is old, but it can still give a decent gaming experience. Paired with a decent GPU, the 6300 will still game pretty well. However, current generation hardware will yield much better results for gaming and especially editing.

How does AMD compare to Intel processors?

Comparing Speed. Frequency, given in gigahertz ( GHz ), is the speed of a CPU. In multicore processors, the frequency is the same for each core, so that a 2.2 GHz dualcore CPU has a 4.4 GHz overall speed. Gigahertz is a definite unit of measurement, but a 3 GHz Intel is not equal to the processing speed of a 3 GHz AMD.

What is an AMD FX?

AMD FX is a series of high-end AMD microprocessors for personal computers debuted in 2011, claimed as AMD’s first native 8-core desktop processor. The line was introduced with the Bulldozer microarchitecture at launch (CPU codename Zambezi), and was then succeeded by its derivative Piledriver in 2012 (codename Vishera).