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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

FX-6300 vs Core i7-9700F

The FX-6300 is much slower than the Core i7-9700F on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $238.35 cheaper!

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$40.65View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 152% cheaper – $40.65 vs $279.00
Up to 1% better value for money

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$279.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 151% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 6 years and 7 months newer
Up to 152% more expensive – $279.00 vs $40.65

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Quality

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

FX-6300

183FPS

Core i7-9700F

208FPS

League of Legends2009

FX-6300

114FPS

Core i7-9700F

244FPS

Fortnite2017

FX-6300

331FPS

Core i7-9700F

329FPS

Overwatch 22023

FX-6300

529FPS

Core i7-9700F

526FPS

Minecraft2011

FX-6300

576FPS

Core i7-9700F

644FPS

Rocket League2015

879FPS

935FPS

345FPS

569FPS

Valorant2020

FX-6300

538FPS

Core i7-9700F

615FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

FX-6300

Core i7-9700F

35%

Core i7-9700F ranks 31 points higher.

Coreshelp

FX-6300

Core i7-9700F

Core i7-9700F has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

FX-6300

Core i7-9700F

Core i7-9700F has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

FX-6300

8 MB

Core i7-9700F

12 MB

Core i7-9700F has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

FX-6300

3.5 GHz

Core i7-9700F

3 GHz

FX-6300 has a 17% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

FX-6300

4.1 GHz

Core i7-9700F

4.7 GHz

Core i7-9700F boosts 15% higher.

TDPhelp

FX-6300

95W

Core i7-9700F

65W

Core i7-9700F draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp

FX-6300

$40.65

Core i7-9700F

$279.00

FX-6300 is $238.35 cheaper.

FX-6300Core i7-9700F

AM3+

Sockethelp

LGA1151

Vishera

Codenamehelp

Coffee Lake

Desktop

Segmenthelp

Desktop

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Integrated GPUhelp

No Integrated Graphics

1866 MHz (DDR3)

RAMhelp

2666 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, FX-6300 or Core i7-9700F?expand_more

The Core i7-9700F. It's 775% faster than the FX-6300 on average across 100+ games, scoring 35/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-9700F than FX-6300?expand_more

775% 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-6300 or Core i7-9700F?expand_more

The Core i7-9700F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-9700F 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-6300 and Core i7-9700F?expand_more

Performance: FX-6300 scores 4/100, Core i7-9700F 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-6300 or Core i7-9700F 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 i7-9700F?expand_more

The Core i7-9700F is the stronger pick at 35/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.