The Core i7-2630QM is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the FX-8300. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-2630QM
- Consumes up to 53% less energy – 45 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of the FX-8300
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
Core i7-2630QM vs FX-8300 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-2630QM
Jan 3rd, 2011
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
132
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
FX-8300
Oct 23rd, 2012
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
132
100%
Price, $
$106.06
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.56/FPS
100%
Core i7-2630QM vs FX-8300 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Very High
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+1
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+3
Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-2630QM vs FX-8300 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-2630QM vs FX-8300 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-2630QM
Jan 3rd, 2011
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
2 GHz
61%
Turbo Frequency
2.9 GHz
74%
Max. unknown RAM Speed
MHz
FX-8300
Oct 23rd, 2012
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1866 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-2630QM | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-8300 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 3rd, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Vishera |
45 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 8 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 2.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| unknown | RAM | DDR3 @ 1866 MHz |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
