[ INDIVIDUAL CPU COMPONENT ]
AMD FX-6300 Vishera
Piledriver, 2012; 3 modules/6 integer cores, 3.5/4.1 GHz, 8 MB L3, 95 W. Model-specific record; confirm the complete part marking before installation.
IDENTIFICATION: AMD FX-6300 Vishera. Product name alone does not establish package, stepping, voltage or firmware compatibility.
Verified model specifications
| Catalog path | Amd → Phenom, FX and A-series |
|---|---|
| Model and compute | Piledriver, 2012; 3 modules/6 integer cores, 3.5/4.1 GHz, 8 MB L3, 95 W |
| Package / socket | Socket AM3+ |
| Compatibility | AM3+ BIOS and sufficient VRM/cooling |
| Stepping and variants | Module design differs from six conventional full cores; verify OPN |
Compatibility and service
- AM3+ BIOS and sufficient VRM/cooling
- Module design differs from six conventional full cores; verify OPN
- Record VRM/BIOS; don't conflate integer cores and modules
- Confirm board manual, exact CPU support list, firmware, voltage/power, memory and cooling before use; never force a package.
Service & archival notes
Record VRM/BIOS; don't conflate integer cores and modules
Photograph package, markings, contacts and date/lot codes before repair. Log host board, BIOS/microcode, memory, cooler, condition, provenance and source revision.
Sources & further reading
- AMD processor specifications — AMD FX-6300 VisheraManufacturer catalog; search exact model and OPN.
- AMD support documentationManufacturer platform documents; verify motherboard BIOS separately.
- Various Creators — FX-6300 + GTX 960 2GB Gaming Benchmarks | Can It Still Game?Independent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.
Manufacturer documents take precedence. Family-level references may not resolve every stepping; verify the marking and motherboard CPU list.