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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

FX-4300 vs Core i5-14400F

The FX-4300 is much slower than the Core i5-14400F on average across 100+ games. However, it's a better value for money, as it's $144.03 cheaper!

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$44.04View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 61% cheaper – $44.04 vs $188.07

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$188.07View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 237% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 11 years and 4 months newer
Up to 110% better value for money
Up to 61% more expensive – $188.07 vs $44.04

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Quality

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

FX-4300

183FPS

Core i5-14400F

218FPS

League of Legends2009

FX-4300

115FPS

Core i5-14400F

338FPS

Overwatch 22023

529FPS

551FPS

346FPS

676FPS

Fortnite2017

FX-4300

331FPS

Core i5-14400F

331FPS

Minecraft2011

FX-4300

576FPS

Core i5-14400F

744FPS

Valorant2020

FX-4300

538FPS

Core i5-14400F

710FPS

Dota 22013

FX-4300

169FPS

Core i5-14400F

252FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

FX-4300

Core i5-14400F

55%

Core i5-14400F ranks 52 points higher.

Coreshelp

FX-4300

Core i5-14400F

Core i5-14400F has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

FX-4300

Core i5-14400F

Core i5-14400F has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

FX-4300

4 MB

Core i5-14400F

20 MB

Core i5-14400F has 16 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

FX-4300

3.8 GHz

Core i5-14400F

2.5 GHz

FX-4300 has a 52% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

FX-4300

4 GHz

Core i5-14400F

4.7 GHz

Core i5-14400F boosts 18% higher.

TDPhelp

FX-4300

95W

Core i5-14400F

65W

Core i5-14400F draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp

FX-4300

$44.04

Core i5-14400F

$188.07

FX-4300 is $144.03 cheaper.

FX-4300Core i5-14400F

AM3+

Sockethelp

LGA1700

Vishera

Codenamehelp

Raptor Lake-R

Desktop

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Desktop

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

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No Integrated Graphics

1866 MHz (DDR3)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, FX-4300 or Core i5-14400F?expand_more

The Core i5-14400F. It's 1733% faster than the FX-4300 on average across 100+ games, scoring 55/100 vs 3/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-14400F than FX-4300?expand_more

1733% 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 i5-14400F?expand_more

The Core i5-14400F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-14400F worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 55/100 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 i5-14400F?expand_more

Performance: FX-4300 scores 3/100, Core i5-14400F scores 55/100. 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 i5-14400F 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 i5-14400F?expand_more

The Core i5-14400F is the stronger pick at 55/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.