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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4790K outperforms the cheaper FX-4300 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-4790K is 555 days newer than the cheaper FX-4300.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790K
- Performs up to 62% better in The Callisto Protocol than FX-4300 - 115 vs 71 FPS
- Consumes up to 7% less energy than AMD FX-4300 - 88 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD FX-4300 - 8 vs 4 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-4300 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD FX-4300
- Up to 66% cheaper than Core i7-4790K - $48.02 vs $140.97
The Callisto Protocol
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7 Quad-core i7-4790K 4GHz Desktop Processor
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AMD FX-Series FX-4300 3.8 GHz 4 MB Cache Quad-Core CPU Processor FD4300WMW4MHK Socket AM3+
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-4790K
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FX-4300
Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4790K | vs | AMD FX-4300 |
|---|---|---|
May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
| Core i7 | Collection | FX |
| Haswell | Codename | Vishera |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
88 W | TDP | 95 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
40.0x | Multiplier | 19.0x |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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