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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-11900K 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 i9-11900K is 3066 days newer than the cheaper FX-8300.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-11900K
- Performs up to 13% better in Fortnite than FX-8300 - 239 vs 212 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD FX-8300 - 16 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-8300 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD FX-8300
- Up to 79% cheaper than Core i9-11900K - CA$83.46 vs CA$400.0
- Up to 77% better value when playing Fortnite than Core i9-11900K - CA$0.39 vs CA$1.67 per FPS
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-11900K - 95 vs 125 Watts
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i9-11900K
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
239
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.67/FPS
23%
Price, CA$
CA$400
20%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i9-11900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 125W
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FX-8300
Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012
FPS
212
88%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.39/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
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 70 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i9-11900K
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FX-8300
Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-11900K | vs | AMD FX-8300 |
|---|---|---|
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
| Core i9 | Collection | FX |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Vishera |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 8 | Cores | 8 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 16.5x |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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