The Core i3-9300 is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-7700K, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's $145.06 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-9300
- Up to 70% cheaper – $61.25 vs $206.31
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 62 vs 91 Watts
Advantages of the Core i7-7700K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Core i3-9300 vs Core i7-7700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-9300
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
188
99%
Min 1% FPS
124
98%
Price, €
€61.25
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.32/FPS
100%
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, €
€206.31
29%
Value, €/FPS
€1.08/FPS
30%
Core i3-9300 vs Core i7-7700K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-9300 vs Core i7-7700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-9300 vs Core i7-7700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-9300
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
96%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-9300 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $143.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
62 W | Power Consumption | 91 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
