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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

FX-8320 vs Core i3-6300

The FX-8320 is quite a bit slower than the Core i3-6300 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $41.37 more expensive!

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CPU

$73.76View CPUAll CPUs

Available for $73.76

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$32.39View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 79% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years and 11 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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Rocket League2015

FX-8320

880FPS

Core i3-6300

909FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

FX-8320

186FPS

Core i3-6300

202FPS

League of Legends2009

FX-8320

124FPS

Core i3-6300

201FPS

Overwatch 22023

524FPS

518FPS

368FPS

511FPS

Valorant2020

FX-8320

539FPS

Core i3-6300

579FPS

Fortnite2017

FX-8320

328FPS

Core i3-6300

325FPS

Minecraft2011

FX-8320

Core i3-6300

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

FX-8320

Core i3-6300

23%

Core i3-6300 ranks 19 points higher.

Coreshelp

FX-8320

Core i3-6300

FX-8320 has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

FX-8320

Core i3-6300

FX-8320 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

FX-8320

8 MB

Core i3-6300

4 MB

FX-8320 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

FX-8320

3.5 GHz

Core i3-6300

3.8 GHz

Core i3-6300 has a 9% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

4 GHz

TDPhelp

125W

51W

Core i3-6300 draws 74W less power.

Pricehelp

FX-8320

$73.76

Core i3-6300

$32.39

Core i3-6300 is $41.37 cheaper.

FX-8320Core i3-6300

AM3+

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LGA1151

Vishera

Codenamehelp

Skylake

Desktop

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Desktop

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Integrated GPUhelp

Intel HD 530

DDR3

RAMhelp

2133 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, FX-8320 or Core i3-6300?expand_more

The Core i3-6300. It's 475% faster than the FX-8320 on average across 100+ games, scoring 23/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-6300 than FX-8320?expand_more

475% 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-8320 or Core i3-6300?expand_more

The Core i3-6300 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i3-6300 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 23/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between FX-8320 and Core i3-6300?expand_more

Performance: FX-8320 scores 4/100, Core i3-6300 scores 23/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the FX-8320 or Core i3-6300 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-8320 or Core i3-6300?expand_more

The Core i3-6300 is the stronger pick at 23/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.