The Core i3-9300 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Phenom X4 9650, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $116.25 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-9300
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 35% less energy – 62 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of the Phenom X4 9650
- Up to 87% cheaper – $17.97 vs $134.22
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i3-9300 vs Phenom X4 9650 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-9300
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
188
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, €
€134.22
13%
Value, €/FPS
€0.71/FPS
15%
Phenom X4 9650
Mar 27th, 2008
Average FPS
163
87%
Min 1% FPS
110
89%
Price, €
€17.97
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.11/FPS
100%
Core i3-9300 vs Phenom X4 9650 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-9300 vs Phenom X4 9650 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-9300 vs Phenom X4 9650 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
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Phenom X4 9650
Mar 27th, 2008
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
2 MB
25%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
62%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. unknown RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-9300 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Phenom X4 9650 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Mar 27th, 2008 |
| $143.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM2+ |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Agena |
62 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 2 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | unknown |
| UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| No | Overclockable | No |
