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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4790 outperforms the cheaper FX-4300 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing FX-4300 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-4790 is 555 days newer than the cheaper FX-4300.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790
- Performs up to 5% better in Fortnite than FX-4300 - 223 vs 212 FPS
- Consumes up to 12% less energy than AMD FX-4300 - 84 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 64% cheaper than Core i7-4790 - $48.02 vs $135.0
- Up to 62% better value when playing Fortnite than Core i7-4790 - $0.23 vs $0.61 per FPS
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i7-4790
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
223
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.61/FPS
37.704918032786885%
Price, $
$135
35%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i7-4790 Processor - BX80646I74790
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In Stock
Updated 361473 minutes ago
FX-4300
Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012
FPS
212
95.06726457399103%
Value, $/FPS
$0.23/FPS
100%
Price, $
$48.02
100%
Value Winner
AMD FX-Series FX-4300 3.8 GHz 4 MB Cache Quad-Core CPU Processor FD4300WMW4MHK Socket AM3+
Buy for $48.02 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 361472 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i7-4790
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FX-4300
Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4790 | 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 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
84 W | TDP | 95 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 19.0x |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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