The Core i9-9940X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the FX-6300. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-9940X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the FX-6300
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 95 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-9940X vs FX-6300 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9940X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
143
100%
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Core i9-9940X vs FX-6300 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Ultra
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+2
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Extreme
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+1
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High
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+1
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Very High
1920x1080
+2
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-9940X vs FX-6300 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9940X vs FX-6300 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9940X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
FX-6300
Oct 23rd, 2012
Cores
6-core
43%
L3 Cache
8 MB
42%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
91%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1866 MHz
70%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9940X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-6300 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
| $13.87 | MSRP | $1.32 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Skylake-X | Codename | Vishera |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 6 |
28 | Threads | 6 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
19.25 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 |
