The Core i7-9700K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the FX-4300, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $158.74 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-9700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the FX-4300
- Up to 79% cheaper – $43.26 vs $202.00
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i7-9700K vs FX-4300 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-9700K
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, €
€202
21%
Value, €/FPS
€1.05/FPS
24%
Core i7-9700K 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 i7-9700K vs FX-4300 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-9700K vs FX-4300 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-9700K
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
FX-4300
Oct 23rd, 2012
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
4 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
82%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1866 MHz
70%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-9700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-4300 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
| $385.00 | MSRP | $122.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Vishera |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1866 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
