FX-6300 vs Xeon E3-1240 v2
The FX-6300 is slightly faster than the Xeon E3-1240 v2 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
AM3+
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LGA1155Vishera
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Ivy BridgeDesktop
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Server/WorkstationNo Integrated Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics1866 MHz (DDR3)
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DDR3Overclockable
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Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, FX-6300 or Xeon E3-1240 v2?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, FX-6300 or Xeon E3-1240 v2?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between FX-6300 and Xeon E3-1240 v2?expand_more
Performance: FX-6300 scores 46/100, Xeon E3-1240 v2 scores 64/100. 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 Xeon E3-1240 v2 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 Xeon E3-1240 v2?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
Popular Comparisons
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