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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core 3 304 vs Ryzen 7 8700F

The Core 3 304 is slightly slower than the Ryzen 7 8700F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Is 2 years and 1 month newer
  • Up to 14% more expensive$309 vs $176.43
  • Up to 14% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Up to 14% cheaper$176.43 vs $309
  • Up to 30% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Ryzen 7 8700F ranks 3 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 7 8700F has 3 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 7 8700F has 11 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 7 8700F has 10 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp
Intel Core 3 304 Logo
Core 3 304
1.5 GHz

Ryzen 7 8700F has a 173% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
Intel Core 3 304 Logo
Core 3 304
4.3 GHz

Ryzen 7 8700F boosts 16% higher.

TDPhelp

Core 3 304 draws 50W less power.

Pricehelp
Intel BGA 1516
Sockethelp
AM5
Wildcat Lake
Codenamehelp
Phoenix
Mobile
Segmenthelp
Desktop
Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe)
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
6400 MHz (DDR5), 7467 MHz (LPDDR5X)
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core 3 304 or Ryzen 7 8700F?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 8700F. It's 5% faster than the Core 3 304 on average across 100+ games, scoring 62/100 vs 59/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 8700F than Core 3 304?expand_more
5% 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, Core 3 304 or Ryzen 7 8700F?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 8700F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 8700F worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 62/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core 3 304 and Ryzen 7 8700F?expand_more
Performance: Core 3 304 scores 59/100, Ryzen 7 8700F scores 62/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core 3 304 or Ryzen 7 8700F 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 Core 3 304 or Ryzen 7 8700F?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 8700F is the stronger pick at 62/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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