In Control, the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is slightly faster than the FX-8300. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $124 more expensive!
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
- Up to 1% faster in Control – 248 vs 245 FPS
- Up to 1% faster in Control
- Is 5 years and 11 months newer – Oct 03, 2018 vs Oct 23, 2012
- Is 5 years and 11 months newer
FX-8300
- Up to 54% cheaper – $106.06 vs $229.99
- Up to 54% cheaper
- Up to 53% better value in Control – $0.43 vs $0.92/FPS
- Up to 53% better value in Control
- Consumes up to 47% less energy – 95 vs 180 Watts
- Consumes up to 47% less energy
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
Control FPS Calculator
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X vs FX-8300: Comparison of performance and price
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Oct 3rd, 2018
Average FPS
248 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
162 FPS
100%
Price, $
$229.99
46%
Value, $/FPS
$0.92/FPS
47%
FX-8300
Oct 23rd, 2012
Average FPS
245 FPS
99%
Min 1% FPS
160 FPS
99%
Price, $
$106.06
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.43/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Ryzen Threadripper 2920X vs FX-8300 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen Threadripper 2920X vs FX-8300 in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Oct 3rd, 2018
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
FX-8300
Oct 23rd, 2012
Cores
8-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
25%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
91%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1866 MHz
64%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X Oct 3rd, 2018 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | FX-8300 Oct 23rd, 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 3rd, 2018 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
| $649.00 | MSRP | – |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| SP3r2 | Socket | AM3+ |
| 180W | Power Consumption | 95W |
| Other Features | ||
| 2933 MHz (DDR4) | RAM | 1866 MHz (DDR3) |
| No Integrated Graphics | Integrated GPU | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| Overclockable | Overclock Support | Overclockable |
