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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

FX-6300 vs Core i5-14400F

The FX-6300 is much slower than the Core i5-14400F on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $159.30 cheaper!

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$40.65View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 48% cheaper – $40.65 vs $199.95

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$199.95View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 226% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 11 years and 4 months newer
Up to 120% better value for money
Up to 48% more expensive – $199.95 vs $40.65

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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Counter-Strike 22023

FX-6300

353FPS

Core i5-14400F

676FPS

League of Legends2009

FX-6300

118FPS

Core i5-14400F

338FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

FX-6300

184FPS

Core i5-14400F

218FPS

Dota 22013

FX-6300

169FPS

Core i5-14400F

252FPS

Valorant2020

FX-6300

538FPS

Core i5-14400F

710FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

FX-6300

208FPS

Core i5-14400F

246FPS

Fortnite2017

FX-6300

330FPS

Core i5-14400F

331FPS

Overwatch 22023

FX-6300

527FPS

Core i5-14400F

551FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

FX-6300

Core i5-14400F

55%

Core i5-14400F ranks 51 points higher.

Coreshelp

FX-6300

Core i5-14400F

Core i5-14400F has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

FX-6300

Core i5-14400F

Core i5-14400F has 10 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

FX-6300

8 MB

Core i5-14400F

20 MB

Core i5-14400F has 12 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

FX-6300

3.5 GHz

Core i5-14400F

2.5 GHz

FX-6300 has a 40% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

FX-6300

4.1 GHz

Core i5-14400F

4.7 GHz

Core i5-14400F boosts 15% higher.

TDPhelp

FX-6300

95W

Core i5-14400F

65W

Core i5-14400F draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp

FX-6300

$40.65

Core i5-14400F

$199.95

FX-6300 is $159.30 cheaper.

FX-6300Core i5-14400F

AM3+

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LGA1700

Vishera

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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

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, FX-6300 or Core i5-14400F?expand_more

The Core i5-14400F. It's 1275% faster than the FX-6300 on average across 100+ games, scoring 55/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-14400F than FX-6300?expand_more

1275% 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-6300 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-6300 and Core i5-14400F?expand_more

Performance: FX-6300 scores 4/100, 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-6300 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-6300 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.