The Core i9-7980XE 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 i9-7980XE
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 36 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the FX-8300
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 95 vs 165 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-7980XE cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-7980XE vs FX-8300 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7980XE
Sep 1st, 2017
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
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Core i9-7980XE vs FX-8300 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-7980XE vs FX-8300 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7980XE vs FX-8300 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-7980XE
Sep 1st, 2017
Cores
18-core
100%
L3 Cache
24.75 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.6 GHz
79%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
FX-8300
Oct 23rd, 2012
Cores
8-core
44%
L3 Cache
8 MB
32%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1866 MHz
70%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7980XE | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-8300 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
| $1,999.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Skylake | Codename | Vishera |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
18 | Cores | 8 |
36 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1866 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
