Key Differences
In short — Core i7-2600 outperforms FX-8300 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-2600 is 653 days older than FX-8300.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600
- Performs up to 3% better in Total War: WARHAMMER III than FX-8300 - 155 vs 151 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-8300 doesn't have integrated graphics
Total War: WARHAMMER III
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012
FPS
151
97%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.55/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$83.46
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$83.46 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 12993 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
AMD FX-8300 | vs | Intel Core i7-2600 |
---|---|---|
Oct 23rd, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
FX | Collection | Core i7 |
Vishera | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
AMD Socket AM3+ | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
16.5x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |