The Core i7-6700K 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 i7-6700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 4% less energy – 91 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the FX-6300
The Core i7-6700K is better in every way
Core i7-6700K vs FX-6300 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6700K
Aug 5th, 2015
Average FPS
188
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, €
€229.43
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.22/FPS
100%
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Core i7-6700K vs FX-6300 in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-6700K vs FX-6300 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6700K vs FX-6300 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-6700K
Aug 5th, 2015
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
100%
FX-6300
Oct 23rd, 2012
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
98%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1866 MHz
87%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-6300 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Aug 5th, 2015 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
| $339.00 | MSRP | $132.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Skylake | Codename | Vishera |
91 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1866 MHz |
| HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
