The Core i7-7700K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the FX-8300 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only CA$40.21 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-7700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 4% less energy – 91 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of the FX-8300
- Up to 16% cheaper – CA$205.41 vs CA$245.62
Core i7-7700K vs FX-8300 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, CA$
CA$245.62
83%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.29/FPS
95%
FX-8300
Oct 23rd, 2012
Average FPS
167
88%
Min 1% FPS
112
89%
Price, CA$
CA$205.41
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.23/FPS
100%
Core i7-7700K vs FX-8300 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-7700K vs FX-8300 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7700K vs FX-8300 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
FX-8300
Oct 23rd, 2012
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
79%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
93%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1866 MHz
78%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-8300 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Vishera |
91 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 8 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
4.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1866 MHz |
| HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
