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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

FX-6200 vs Core i7-8700K

The FX-6200 is much slower than the Core i7-8700K on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $147.68 cheaper!

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Up to 154% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 5 years and 8 months newer
Available for $199.00

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

FX-6200

117FPS

Core i7-8700K

242FPS

Fortnite2017

FX-6200

330FPS

Core i7-8700K

329FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

FX-6200

184FPS

Core i7-8700K

208FPS

Overwatch 22023

527FPS

525FPS

351FPS

568FPS

Minecraft2011

FX-6200

576FPS

Core i7-8700K

643FPS

Valorant2020

FX-6200

538FPS

Core i7-8700K

614FPS

World of Warcraft2004

FX-6200

182FPS

Core i7-8700K

210FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

FX-6200

Core i7-8700K

34%

Core i7-8700K ranks 31 points higher.

Coreshelp

Threadshelp

Core i7-8700K has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

FX-6200

8 MB

Core i7-8700K

12 MB

Core i7-8700K has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

FX-6200

3.8 GHz

Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz

FX-6200 has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

FX-6200

4.1 GHz

Core i7-8700K

4.7 GHz

Core i7-8700K boosts 15% higher.

TDPhelp

FX-6200

125W

Core i7-8700K

95W

Core i7-8700K draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp

FX-6200

$51.32

Core i7-8700K

$199.00

FX-6200 is $147.68 cheaper.

FX-6200Core i7-8700K

AM3+

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LGA1151

Zambezi

Codenamehelp

Coffee Lake

Desktop

Segmenthelp

Desktop

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Integrated GPUhelp

UHD Graphics 630

DDR3

RAMhelp

2666 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, FX-6200 or Core i7-8700K?expand_more

The Core i7-8700K. It's 1067% faster than the FX-6200 on average across 100+ games, scoring 35/100 vs 3/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-8700K than FX-6200?expand_more

1067% 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, FX-6200 or Core i7-8700K?expand_more

The Core i7-8700K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-8700K worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 35/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between FX-6200 and Core i7-8700K?expand_more

Performance: FX-6200 scores 3/100, Core i7-8700K scores 35/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the FX-6200 or Core i7-8700K 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 FX-6200 or Core i7-8700K?expand_more

The Core i7-8700K is the stronger pick at 35/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.