The Core i7-9700 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the FX-6300, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $166.98 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-9700
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the FX-6300
- Up to 74% cheaper – $58.02 vs $225.00
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
Core i7-9700 vs FX-6300 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-9700
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
189
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, $
$225
25%
Value, $/FPS
$1.19/FPS
29%
Core i7-9700 vs FX-6300 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
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+2
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High
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Very High
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-9700 vs FX-6300 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-9700 vs FX-6300 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-9700
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
FX-6300
Oct 23rd, 2012
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
87%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1866 MHz
70%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-9700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-6300 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
| $333.00 | MSRP | $132.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Vishera |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1866 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
