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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9900K outperforms the cheaper FX-4300 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing FX-4300 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-9900K is 2187 days newer than the cheaper FX-4300.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900K
- Performs up to 15% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than FX-4300 - 256 vs 223 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD FX-4300 - 16 vs 4 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-4300 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD FX-4300
- Up to 95% cheaper than Core i9-9900K - CA$36.09 vs CA$659.0
- Up to 94% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i9-9900K - CA$0.16 vs CA$2.57 per FPS
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i9-9900K
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
FPS
256
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.57/FPS
6%
Price, CA$
CA$659
5%
FPS Winner
Intel Core I9-9900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores Up to 5.0 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W
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Updated 7539 minutes ago
FX-4300
Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012
FPS
223
87%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.16/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$36.09
100%
Value Winner
AMD FX-Series FX-4300 CPU Used 4-Core 4-Thread Desktop Processor 3.8 GHz 4M 95W Socket AM3+
Buy for CA$36.09 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 7539 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i9-9900K
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
FX-4300
Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-9900K | vs | AMD FX-4300 |
|---|---|---|
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
| Core i9 | Collection | FX |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Vishera |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
| 95 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 19.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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