The Core i7-3820 is a much faster gaming CPU than the FX-6300. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-3820
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the FX-6300
- Consumes up to 27% less energy – 95 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-3820 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-3820 vs FX-6300 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3820
Feb 13th, 2012
Average FPS
170
100%
Min 1% FPS
114
100%
Price, €
€50.54
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.29/FPS
100%
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Core i7-3820 vs FX-6300 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 i7-3820 vs FX-6300 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3820 vs FX-6300 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3820
Feb 13th, 2012
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
10 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
93%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
86%
FX-6300
Oct 23rd, 2012
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
80%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1866 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3820 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-6300 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 13th, 2012 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
| $305.00 | MSRP | $132.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Vishera |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
10 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1866 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
