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 1% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than FX-8300 - 156 vs 154 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-8300 doesn't have integrated graphics
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012
FPS
154
98%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.54/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$83.46
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$83.46 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 17682 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2600 | vs | AMD FX-8300 |
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Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
Core i7 | Collection | FX |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Vishera |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 16.5x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |