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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

FX-8300 vs Xeon E3-1230

The FX-8300 is slower than the Xeon E3-1230 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Is 1 year and 7 months newer
  • Up to 19% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Xeon E3-1230 ranks 8 points higher.

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FX-8300 has 4 more cores.

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FX-8300
3.3 GHz

FX-8300 has a 3% higher base clock.

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FX-8300
3.9 GHz

FX-8300 boosts 8% higher.

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Xeon E3-1230 draws 15W less power.

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FX-8300
$106.06
AM3+
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LGA1155
Vishera
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Sandy Bridge
Desktop
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Server/Workstation
On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
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No Integrated Graphics
1866 MHz (DDR3)
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DDR3
Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, FX-8300 or Xeon E3-1230?expand_more
The FX-8300. It's 160% faster than the Xeon E3-1230 on average across 100+ games, scoring 5/100 vs 13/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is FX-8300 than Xeon E3-1230?expand_more
160% 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-8300 or Xeon E3-1230?expand_more
The FX-8300 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the FX-8300 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 5/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between FX-8300 and Xeon E3-1230?expand_more
Performance: FX-8300 scores 5/100, Xeon E3-1230 scores 13/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the FX-8300 or Xeon E3-1230 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-8300 or Xeon E3-1230?expand_more
The FX-8300 is the stronger pick at 5/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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