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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-11700KF vs FX-4300

The Core i7-11700KF is much faster than the FX-4300 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $407.60 more expensive!

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CPU

$451.64View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 201% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 8 years and 6 months newer
Up to 207% more expensive – $451.64 vs $44.04

CPU

$44.04View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 207% cheaper – $44.04 vs $451.64
Up to 2% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

Resolution

Quality

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Overwatch 22023

Core i7-11700KF

547FPS

FX-4300

525FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-11700KF

324FPS

FX-4300

121FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-11700KF

332FPS

FX-4300

329FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-11700KF

217FPS

FX-4300

185FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-11700KF

695FPS

FX-4300

539FPS

Minecraft2011

728FPS

575FPS

661FPS

362FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-11700KF

243FPS

FX-4300

208FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i7-11700KF

51%

FX-4300

Core i7-11700KF ranks 48 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-11700KF

FX-4300

Core i7-11700KF has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i7-11700KF

FX-4300

Core i7-11700KF has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-11700KF

16 MB

FX-4300

4 MB

Core i7-11700KF has 12 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-11700KF

3.6 GHz

FX-4300

3.8 GHz

FX-4300 has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-11700KF

5 GHz

FX-4300

4 GHz

Core i7-11700KF boosts 25% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-11700KF

125W

FX-4300

95W

FX-4300 draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-11700KF

$451.64

FX-4300

$44.04

FX-4300 is $407.60 cheaper.

Core i7-11700KFFX-4300

LGA1200

Sockethelp

AM3+

Rocket Lake

Codenamehelp

Vishera

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

3200 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

1866 MHz (DDR3)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-11700KF or FX-4300?expand_more

The Core i7-11700KF. It's 1600% faster than the FX-4300 on average across 100+ games, scoring 51/100 vs 3/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-11700KF than FX-4300?expand_more

1600% 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 i7-11700KF or FX-4300?expand_more

The Core i7-11700KF is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-11700KF worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 51/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-11700KF and FX-4300?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-11700KF scores 51/100, 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 i7-11700KF 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 i7-11700KF or FX-4300?expand_more

The Core i7-11700KF is the stronger pick at 51/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.