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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 7 265 vs FX-8300

The Core Ultra 7 265 is much faster than the FX-8300 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's $265.94 more expensive!

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CPU

$372.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 227% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 12 years and 5 months newer
Available for $372.00

CPU

$106.06View CPUAll CPUs

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

Resolution

Quality

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League of Legends2009

Core Ultra 7 265

367FPS

FX-8300

124FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core Ultra 7 265

559FPS

FX-8300

524FPS

Fortnite2017

Core Ultra 7 265

329FPS

FX-8300

328FPS

Valorant2020

741FPS

539FPS

704FPS

369FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core Ultra 7 265

221FPS

FX-8300

186FPS

Minecraft2011

Core Ultra 7 265

776FPS

FX-8300

574FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core Ultra 7 265

382FPS

FX-8300

378FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core Ultra 7 265

60%

FX-8300

Core Ultra 7 265 ranks 56 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 7 265

FX-8300

Core Ultra 7 265 has 12 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core Ultra 7 265

FX-8300

Core Ultra 7 265 has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 7 265

30 MB

FX-8300

8 MB

Core Ultra 7 265 has 22 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 7 265

2.4 GHz

FX-8300

3.3 GHz

FX-8300 has a 38% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 7 265

5.3 GHz

FX-8300

3.9 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265 boosts 36% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 7 265

65W

FX-8300

95W

Core Ultra 7 265 draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 7 265

$372.00

FX-8300

$106.06

FX-8300 is $265.94 cheaper.

Core Ultra 7 265FX-8300

LGA1851

Sockethelp

AM3+

Arrow Lake-S

Codenamehelp

Vishera

Desktop

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Desktop

Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 32EU

Integrated GPUhelp

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

6400 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

1866 MHz (DDR3)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 7 265 or FX-8300?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265. It's 1400% faster than the FX-8300 on average across 100+ games, scoring 60/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 7 265 than FX-8300?expand_more

1400% 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 Ultra 7 265 or FX-8300?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 7 265 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 60/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core Ultra 7 265 and FX-8300?expand_more

Performance: Core Ultra 7 265 scores 60/100, 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 Core Ultra 7 265 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 Core Ultra 7 265 or FX-8300?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265 is the stronger pick at 60/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.