The Core i5-11600K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the FX-4300 and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only $136.02 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-11600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the FX-4300
- Up to 76% cheaper – $43.26 vs $179.28
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 95 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-11600K vs FX-4300 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-11600K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
203
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, €
€179.28
24%
Value, €/FPS
€0.88/FPS
28%
Core i5-11600K vs FX-4300 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-11600K vs FX-4300 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-11600K vs FX-4300 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-11600K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
FX-4300
Oct 23rd, 2012
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
4 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
82%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1866 MHz
58%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-11600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-4300 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
| $262.00 | MSRP | $122.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Vishera |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1866 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
