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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6700K outperforms the cheaper FX-8300 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing FX-8300 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-6700K is 1012 days newer than the cheaper FX-8300.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6700K
- Performs up to 32% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than FX-8300 - 78 vs 59 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than AMD FX-8300 - 91 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-8300 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD FX-8300
- Up to 61% cheaper than Core i7-6700K - CA$83.46 vs CA$214.99
- Up to 49% better value when playing Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i7-6700K - CA$1.41 vs CA$2.76 per FPS
Cyberpunk 2077
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Core i7-6700K
Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015
FPS
78
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.76/FPS
51%
Price, CA$
CA$214.99
38%
FPS Winner
Core i7 Quad-core i7-6700K 4 GHz Processor
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In Stock
Updated 193 minutes ago
FX-8300
Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012
FPS
59
75%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.41/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$83.46
100%
Value Winner
AMD FX-8300 FX 8300 FX8300 3.3 GHz Eight-Core 8M Processor Socket AM3+ CPU 95W Bulk Package FX-8300
Buy for CA$83.46 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 193 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Core i7-6700K
Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015
FX-8300
Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6700K | vs | AMD FX-8300 |
|---|---|---|
Aug 1st, 2015 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
| Core i7 | Collection | FX |
| Skylake | Codename | Vishera |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 8 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
40.0x | Multiplier | 16.5x |
HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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