Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4790S outperforms FX-8300 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-4790S is 565 days newer than FX-8300.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790S
- Performs up to 2% better in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order than FX-8300 - 215 vs 211 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than AMD FX-8300 - 65 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-8300 doesn't have integrated graphics
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012
FPS
211
98%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.4/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$83.46
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$83.46 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 14 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • May 11th, 2014
Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4790S | vs | AMD FX-8300 |
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May 11th, 2014 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
Core i7 | Collection | FX |
Haswell | Codename | Vishera |
Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 16.5x |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |