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Xeon E3-1230 vs FX-8300
The Xeon E3-1230 is slightly faster than the FX-8300 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
FX-83004% Score
- Is 1 year and 7 months newer
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
LGA1155
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AM3+Sandy Bridge
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VisheraServer/Workstation
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DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
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On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)DDR3
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1866 MHz (DDR3)Not Overclockable
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OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E3-1230 or FX-8300?expand_more
The FX-8300. It's 175% faster than the Xeon E3-1230 on average across 100+ games, scoring 4/100 vs 11/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is FX-8300 than Xeon E3-1230?expand_more
175% 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, Xeon E3-1230 or FX-8300?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 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 Xeon E3-1230 and FX-8300?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E3-1230 scores 11/100, 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
The FX-8300 is the stronger pick at 4/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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