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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 1600 vs FX-4300

The Ryzen 5 1600 is much faster than the FX-4300 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 87% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 4 years and 6 months newer
  • Up to 4% better value for money
  • Up to 80% more expensive$219 vs $44.04
  • Up to 80% cheaper$44.04 vs $219

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Resolution

Quality

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 5 1600 ranks 18 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 5 1600 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 1600 has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 1600 has 12 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp
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FX-4300
3.8 GHz

FX-4300 has a 19% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
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FX-4300
4 GHz

FX-4300 boosts 11% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 1600 draws 30W less power.

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FX-4300
$44.04
AM4
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AM3+
Summit Ridge
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Vishera
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
2666 MHz (DDR4)
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1866 MHz (DDR3)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 1600 or FX-4300?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 1600. It's 600% faster than the FX-4300 on average across 100+ games, scoring 21/100 vs 3/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 1600 than FX-4300?expand_more
600% 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, Ryzen 5 1600 or FX-4300?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 1600 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 1600 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 21/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 1600 and FX-4300?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 1600 scores 21/100, FX-4300 scores 3/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 1600 or FX-4300 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 Ryzen 5 1600 or FX-4300?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 1600 is the stronger pick at 21/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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