The Core i7-12700K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the FX-6300. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-12700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the FX-6300
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 95 vs 125 Watts
Core i7-12700K vs FX-6300 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
231
100%
Min 1% FPS
158
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
FX-6300
Oct 23rd, 2012
Average FPS
187
81%
Min 1% FPS
132
84%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-12700K vs FX-6300 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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+2
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Best Looking
1920x1080
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High
1920x1080
+1
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Very High
1920x1080
+2
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700K vs FX-6300 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700K vs FX-6300 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
FX-6300
Oct 23rd, 2012
Cores
6-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
32%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
82%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1866 MHz
39%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-6300 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
| $4.09 | MSRP | $1.32 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Vishera |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 6 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1866 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
