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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-11500 vs FX-4300

The Core i5-11500 is much faster than the FX-4300 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $134.96 more expensive!

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CPU

$179.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 174% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 8 years and 6 months newer
Up to 74% better value for money
Up to 57% more expensive – $179.00 vs $44.04

CPU

$44.04View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 57% cheaper – $44.04 vs $179.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Resolution

Quality

Paired GPU

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Overwatch 22023

Core i5-11500

538FPS

FX-4300

525FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-11500

293FPS

FX-4300

121FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-11500

332FPS

FX-4300

329FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-11500

214FPS

FX-4300

185FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-11500

663FPS

FX-4300

539FPS

Minecraft2011

694FPS

575FPS

628FPS

362FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-11500

236FPS

FX-4300

208FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i5-11500

45%

FX-4300

Core i5-11500 ranks 42 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-11500

FX-4300

Core i5-11500 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-11500

FX-4300

Core i5-11500 has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-11500

12 MB

FX-4300

4 MB

Core i5-11500 has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-11500

2.7 GHz

FX-4300

3.8 GHz

FX-4300 has a 41% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-11500

4.6 GHz

FX-4300

4 GHz

Core i5-11500 boosts 15% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-11500

65W

FX-4300

95W

Core i5-11500 draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-11500

$179.00

FX-4300

$44.04

FX-4300 is $134.96 cheaper.

Core i5-11500FX-4300

LGA1200

Sockethelp

AM3+

Rocket Lake

Codenamehelp

Vishera

Desktop

Segmenthelp

Desktop

UHD Graphics 750

Integrated GPUhelp

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

3200 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

1866 MHz (DDR3)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-11500 or FX-4300?expand_more

The Core i5-11500. It's 1400% faster than the FX-4300 on average across 100+ games, scoring 45/100 vs 3/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-11500 than FX-4300?expand_more

1400% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-11500 or FX-4300?expand_more

The Core i5-11500 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-11500 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 45/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-11500 and FX-4300?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-11500 scores 45/100, FX-4300 scores 3/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-11500 or FX-4300 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 Core i5-11500 or FX-4300?expand_more

The Core i5-11500 is the stronger pick at 45/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.