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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

FX-9830P vs Pentium E5400

The FX-9830P is slightly slower than the Pentium E5400 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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  • Is 7 years and 6 months newer
  • Up to 4% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Pentium E5400 ranks 37 points higher.

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FX-9830P has 2 more cores.

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FX-9830P has 2 more threads.

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Base Frequencyhelp

FX-9830P has a 11% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
AMD FX-9830P Logo
FX-9830P
3.7 GHz
TDPhelp

FX-9830P draws 30W less power.

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FP4
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LGA775
Bristol Ridge
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Wolfdale
Mobile
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Desktop
Radeon R7 Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics
2400 MHz (DDR4)
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DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Not Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, FX-9830P or Pentium E5400?expand_more
The Pentium E5400. It's 308% faster than the FX-9830P on average across 100+ games, scoring 49/100 vs 12/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Pentium E5400 than FX-9830P?expand_more
308% 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-9830P or Pentium E5400?expand_more
The Pentium E5400 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Pentium E5400 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 49/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between FX-9830P and Pentium E5400?expand_more
Performance: FX-9830P scores 12/100, Pentium E5400 scores 49/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the FX-9830P or Pentium E5400 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-9830P or Pentium E5400?expand_more
The Pentium E5400 is the stronger pick at 49/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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