Key Differences
In short — FX-8300 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-860 on the selected game parameters. However, both CPUs are the same in terms of value. The better performing FX-8300 is 1141 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-860.
Advantages of AMD FX-8300
- Up to 0% cheaper than Core i7-860 - $47.98 vs $48.0
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Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
AMD FX-8300 | vs | Intel Core i7-860 |
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Oct 23rd, 2012 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
FX | Collection | Core i7 |
Vishera | Codename | Lynnfield |
AMD Socket AM3+ | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
16.5x | Multiplier | 21.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |