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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

FX-6300 vs Core i7-720QM

The FX-6300 is faster than the Core i7-720QM on average across 100+ games and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $109.29 cheaper!

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CPU

$40.65View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 22% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 3 years and 2 months newer
Up to 176% cheaper – $40.65 vs $149.94
Up to 237% better value for money

CPU

$149.94View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 176% more expensive – $149.94 vs $40.65

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

Resolution

Quality

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Overwatch 22023

FX-6300

526FPS

Core i7-720QM

534FPS

League of Legends2009

FX-6300

120FPS

Core i7-720QM

105FPS

Fortnite2017

FX-6300

329FPS

Core i7-720QM

335FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

185FPS

180FPS

359FPS

320FPS

Valorant2020

FX-6300

538FPS

Core i7-720QM

538FPS

Minecraft2011

FX-6300

575FPS

Core i7-720QM

580FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

FX-6300

208FPS

Core i7-720QM

208FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

FX-6300

Core i7-720QM

Core i7-720QM ranks 1 points higher.

Coreshelp

FX-6300

Core i7-720QM

FX-6300 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

FX-6300

Core i7-720QM

Core i7-720QM has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

FX-6300

8 MB

Core i7-720QM

6 MB

FX-6300 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

FX-6300

3.5 GHz

Core i7-720QM

1.6 GHz

FX-6300 has a 119% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

FX-6300

4.1 GHz

Core i7-720QM

2.8 GHz

FX-6300 boosts 46% higher.

TDPhelp

FX-6300

95W

Core i7-720QM

45W

Core i7-720QM draws 50W less power.

Pricehelp

FX-6300

$40.65

Core i7-720QM

$149.94

FX-6300 is $109.29 cheaper.

FX-6300Core i7-720QM

AM3+

Sockethelp

LGAG1

Vishera

Codenamehelp

Clarksfield

Desktop

Segmenthelp

Mobile

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Integrated GPUhelp

None

1866 MHz (DDR3)

RAMhelp

1333 MHz (DDR3)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, FX-6300 or Core i7-720QM?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, FX-6300 or Core i7-720QM?expand_more

The Core i7-720QM is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-720QM worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 4/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between FX-6300 and Core i7-720QM?expand_more

Performance: FX-6300 scores 4/100, Core i7-720QM 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 FX-6300 or Core i7-720QM 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-6300 or Core i7-720QM?expand_more

The Core i7-720QM is the stronger pick at 4/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.