The Core i3-3250 is a much faster gaming CPU than the FX-8300. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-3250
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 55 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of the FX-8300
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Core i3-3250 vs FX-8300 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-3250
Jun 9th, 2013
Average FPS
169
100%
Min 1% FPS
114
100%
Price, €
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Value, €/FPS
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Core i3-3250 vs FX-8300 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 i3-3250 vs FX-8300 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-3250 vs FX-8300 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-3250
Jun 9th, 2013
Cores
2-core
25%
L3 Cache
3 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
86%
FX-8300
Oct 23rd, 2012
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1866 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-3250 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-8300 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 9th, 2013 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
| $138.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Vishera |
55 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 8 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1866 MHz |
| Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
