Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7700K outperforms the cheaper FX-8300 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing FX-8300 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7700K is 1533 days newer than the cheaper FX-8300.
Advantages of AMD FX-8300
- Up to 51% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - $112.02 vs $230.0
- Up to 45% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-7700K - $0.5 vs $0.91 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Performs up to 13% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than FX-8300 - 253 vs 224 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than AMD FX-8300 - 91 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-8300 doesn't have integrated graphics
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Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
AMD FX-8300 | vs | Intel Core i7-7700K |
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Oct 23rd, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
FX | Collection | Core i7 |
Vishera | Codename | Kaby Lake |
AMD Socket AM3+ | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 91 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
16.5x | Multiplier | 42.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |