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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

FX-6300 vs Ryzen 7 8700F

The FX-6300 is much slower than the Ryzen 7 8700F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 105% cheaper$40.65 vs $270
  • Up to 312% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 11 years and 7 months newer
  • Up to 101% better value for money
  • Up to 105% more expensive$270 vs $40.65

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen 7 8700F ranks 59 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 7 8700F has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 7 8700F has 10 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 7 8700F has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp
AMD FX-6300 Logo
FX-6300
3.5 GHz

Ryzen 7 8700F has a 17% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
AMD FX-6300 Logo
FX-6300
4.1 GHz

Ryzen 7 8700F boosts 22% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 7 8700F draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp
AMD FX-6300 Logo
FX-6300
$40.65
AM3+
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AM5
Vishera
Codenamehelp
Phoenix
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Desktop
On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
1866 MHz (DDR3)
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, FX-6300 or Ryzen 7 8700F?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 8700F. It's 1475% faster than the FX-6300 on average across 100+ games, scoring 63/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 8700F than FX-6300?expand_more
1475% 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 Ryzen 7 8700F?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 8700F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 8700F worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 63/100 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 Ryzen 7 8700F?expand_more
Performance: FX-6300 scores 4/100, Ryzen 7 8700F scores 63/100. 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 Ryzen 7 8700F 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 Ryzen 7 8700F?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 8700F is the stronger pick at 63/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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