The Core i7-9700 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the FX-8300. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-9700
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of the FX-8300
The Core i7-9700 is better in every way
Core i7-9700 vs FX-8300 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-9700
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
189
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, £
£206.66
100%
Value, £/FPS
£1.09/FPS
100%
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Core i7-9700 vs FX-8300 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-9700 vs FX-8300 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-9700 vs FX-8300 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-9700
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
FX-8300
Oct 23rd, 2012
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
89%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1866 MHz
70%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-9700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-8300 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
| $333.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Vishera |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 8 | Cores | 8 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1866 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
