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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

FX-4300 vs Core i5-11500

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

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$44.04View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 57% cheaper – $44.04 vs $179.00

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$179.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 216% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 8 years and 6 months newer
Up to 101% better value for money
Up to 57% more expensive – $179.00 vs $44.04

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

FX-4300

532FPS

Core i5-11500

538FPS

League of Legends2009

FX-4300

108FPS

Core i5-11500

293FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

FX-4300

181FPS

Core i5-11500

214FPS

Fortnite2017

FX-4300

334FPS

Core i5-11500

332FPS

Valorant2020

538FPS

662FPS

329FPS

627FPS

Minecraft2011

FX-4300

578FPS

Core i5-11500

694FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

FX-4300

208FPS

Core i5-11500

236FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

FX-4300

Core i5-11500

47%

Core i5-11500 ranks 44 points higher.

Coreshelp

FX-4300

Core i5-11500

Core i5-11500 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

FX-4300

Core i5-11500

Core i5-11500 has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

FX-4300

4 MB

Core i5-11500

12 MB

Core i5-11500 has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

FX-4300

3.8 GHz

Core i5-11500

2.7 GHz

FX-4300 has a 41% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

FX-4300

4 GHz

Core i5-11500

4.6 GHz

Core i5-11500 boosts 15% higher.

TDPhelp

FX-4300

95W

Core i5-11500

65W

Core i5-11500 draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp

FX-4300

$44.04

Core i5-11500

$179.00

FX-4300 is $134.96 cheaper.

FX-4300Core i5-11500

AM3+

Sockethelp

LGA1200

Vishera

Codenamehelp

Rocket Lake

Desktop

Segmenthelp

Desktop

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Integrated GPUhelp

UHD Graphics 750

1866 MHz (DDR3)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Core i5-11500. It's 1467% faster than the FX-4300 on average across 100+ games, scoring 47/100 vs 3/100 in our gaming rating.

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

1467% 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, FX-4300 or Core i5-11500?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 47/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

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

Performance: FX-4300 scores 3/100, Core i5-11500 scores 47/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

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

The Core i5-11500 is the stronger pick at 47/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.