AMD fx processor

[1323114355]

I'm thinking of buying an AMD processor for my new PC and there is a small problem, fx 8300 or 8350? Is there much of a difference, cause there is a rather big difference in prices :/

 

[13thmonkey]

what are you using it for, what do you already have?

 

[1323114355]

Mainly for gaming.
+ I am willing to buy the gainward gtx 1060 6GB, msi 970 gaming and hyperx fury 8 GB

 

[13thmonkey]

do you have anything at all at the moment?

 

[1323114355]

ordered a motherboard, ram and the case

 

[1323114355]

Well i would go for an intel build but i have limited budget since im only 14 :s

 

[1323114355]

+ i only asked if there is a difference between the 8350 and 8300 i already chose amd

 

[13thmonkey]

Well i would go for an intel build but i have limited budget since im only 14 :s

It can be the same price. Are you willing to consider it?

 

[13thmonkey]

Look at the spec sheets and tell us what you see. And then tell us if your mobo supports them.

 

[1323114355]

Well not really since i've already ordered it and it is "on its way" so i think i cant do anything about it right now

 

[rush21hit]

To answer the question in OP; Both are basically the same thing by arch, but the FX8350 is faster just because it has higher clockspeed but at the cost of higher wattage too.

The FX8300 is at 95watt TDP at 3,3Ghz with 4,2Ghz boost clock, while the 8350 is at 125watt at 4Ghz also with 4,2Ghz boost clock.

Everything considered, personally I'd go with FX 8300 and pair it with some decent aftermarket cooling solution so that it can sustain its highest clock when needed all the time. I don't think AMD's old stock cooler could manage that.
But if it came with an AMD's Wraith cooler, all is well.

 

[13thmonkey]

And because it's 125w, you need to be very careful about the mobo you choose, or in this case have chosen.

 

[1323114355]

I think ill go with the 8300 thank you