The AMD FX-8150 is about 8% faster than the AMD FX-6300 in our estimate.
The AMD FX-8150 is about 8% faster than the AMD FX-6300 in our estimate.
| AMD FX-8150 | AMD FX-6300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming index | 14 | 13 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 8 | 6 / 6 |
| Max boost | 4.2 GHz | 4.1 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 125 W | 95 W |
| Socket | AM3+ | AM3+ |
| Release year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Launch price | $245 | $132 |
| Performance per $100 (launch) | 5.7 | 9.8 |
On our gaming index the AMD FX-8150 scores 14 and the AMD FX-6300 scores 13, about 8% faster for gaming. That gap is small and mostly shows up at 1080p with a very fast graphics card.
The AMD FX-8150 has 8 cores and 8 threads, and the AMD FX-6300 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The extra cores of the AMD FX-8150 help with video editing, streaming while you play and heavy multitasking more than with the game itself. Boost clocks are 4.2 GHz and 4.1 GHz.
Both chips use the AM3+ socket, so they fit the same motherboards. You can swap one for the other without changing the board.
Rated power is 125 W for the first and 95 W for the second. That is close enough that cooling needs will be similar.
At launch the AMD FX-8150 cost $245 and the AMD FX-6300 $132, which gives 5.7 and 9.8 points of gaming performance per $100. Today's prices will differ.
At 1080p the AMD FX-8150 can feed a card up to the GeForce GTX 1660 Super before it holds the card back by more than 10 percent. The AMD FX-6300 reaches the Radeon RX 6500 XT. Both chips are in the same range for graphics card pairing.
Choose the AMD FX-8150 if you want the faster gaming chip and the same or more cores. Choose the AMD FX-6300 if you would rather spend the difference on a graphics card, which does more for frame rates in most games.
The AMD FX-8150 is about 8% faster than the AMD FX-6300 in our estimate.
If your graphics card is already the limit in your games, a faster processor adds little. Use the bottleneck calculator to check your own pairing.
Updated October 3, 2026