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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Athlon 3000G vs FX-8300

The Athlon 3000G is much faster than the FX-8300 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $37.08 cheaper!

  • Up to 54% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 7 years and 2 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Resolution

Quality

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Athlon 3000G ranks 13 points higher.

Coreshelp

FX-8300 has 6 more cores.

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FX-8300 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

FX-8300 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

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FX-8300
3.3 GHz

Athlon 3000G has a 6% higher base clock.

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AMD FX-8300 Logo
FX-8300
3.9 GHz
TDPhelp

Athlon 3000G draws 60W less power.

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AMD FX-8300 Logo
FX-8300
$106.06

Athlon 3000G is $37.08 cheaper.

AM4
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AM3+
Zen
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Vishera
Desktop
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Desktop
Radeon Vega 3
Integrated GPUhelp
On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
DDR4
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1866 MHz (DDR3)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Athlon 3000G or FX-8300?expand_more
The Athlon 3000G. It's 325% faster than the FX-8300 on average across 100+ games, scoring 17/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Athlon 3000G than FX-8300?expand_more
325% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Athlon 3000G or FX-8300?expand_more
The Athlon 3000G is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Athlon 3000G worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 17/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Athlon 3000G and FX-8300?expand_more
Performance: Athlon 3000G scores 17/100, FX-8300 scores 4/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Athlon 3000G or FX-8300 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Athlon 3000G or FX-8300?expand_more
The Athlon 3000G is the stronger pick at 17/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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