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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E3-1230 vs FX-8300

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

  • Up to 15% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year and 7 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Resolution

Quality

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Xeon E3-1230 ranks 8 points higher.

Coreshelp

FX-8300 has 4 more cores.

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L3 Cachehelp
Base Frequencyhelp
AMD FX-8300 Logo
FX-8300
3.3 GHz

FX-8300 has a 3% higher base clock.

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AMD FX-8300 Logo
FX-8300
3.9 GHz

FX-8300 boosts 8% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon E3-1230 draws 15W less power.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E3-1230 or FX-8300?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, Xeon E3-1230 or FX-8300?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E3-1230 and FX-8300?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E3-1230 scores 12/100, 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 Xeon E3-1230 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 Xeon E3-1230 or FX-8300?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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