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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

FX-6300 vs Ryzen 7 7700

The FX-6300 is much slower than the Ryzen 7 7700 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $289.34 cheaper!

  • Up to 149% cheaper$40.65 vs $329.99
  • Up to 340% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 10 years and 5 months newer
  • Up to 77% better value for money
  • Up to 149% more expensive$329.99 vs $40.65

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Resolution

Quality

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen 7 7700 ranks 65 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 7 7700 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 7 7700 has 10 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 7 7700 has 24 MB more L3 cache.

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

Ryzen 7 7700 has a 9% higher base clock.

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

Ryzen 7 7700 boosts 29% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 7 7700 draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp
AMD FX-6300 Logo
FX-6300
$40.65

FX-6300 is $289.34 cheaper.

AM3+
Sockethelp
AM5
Vishera
Codenamehelp
Raphael
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Desktop
On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphics
1866 MHz (DDR3)
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, FX-6300 or Ryzen 7 7700?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 7700. It's 1625% faster than the FX-6300 on average across 100+ games, scoring 69/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 7700 than FX-6300?expand_more
1625% 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 7700?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 7700 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 7700 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 69/100 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 7700?expand_more
Performance: FX-6300 scores 4/100, Ryzen 7 7700 scores 69/100. 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 7700 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 7700?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 7700 is the stronger pick at 69/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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