AMD FX-8300 vs Intel Core i7-6700

The AMD FX-8300 (Vishera, 32 nm) and the Intel Core i7-6700 (Skylake S, 14 nm) targeted different market segments.

The FX-8300 offered 8 cores (Piledriver modules) and 8 MB of Level 3 Cache for budget-conscious multitasking users. The Intel Core i7-6700, designed as a more powerful mainstream processor, features 4 physical cores, 8 threads, and 8 MB of Level 3 Cache, complemented by Intel HD Graphics 530 and PCIe 3.0.

In terms of performance, the Intel Core i7-6700 significantly outperforms the AMD FX-8300 in most scenarios. Its single-core performance is considerably superior thanks to a more modern architecture and higher IPC, making it the clear better choice for gaming and applications benefiting from single cores.

In multi-core performance, the Intel Core i7-6700 also demonstrates superior efficiency and performance. The Intel's maximum memory bandwidth is 34 GB/s compared to AMD's 30 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-6700's finer 14 nm manufacturing process ensures better energy efficiency compared to the 32 nm-fabricated AMD FX-8300, resulting in lower power consumption and heat generation.

The price-performance ratio of the Intel Core i7-6700 is generally more advantageous today, especially in the used market, due to its significantly higher performance. For gaming and demanding applications, the Intel Core i7-6700 is the superior choice. The AMD FX-8300 remains an option for extremely budget-conscious systems with existing AM3+ hardware.