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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-14400F vs FX-4100

The Core i5-14400F is slightly faster than the FX-4100 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $76.57 more expensive!

  • Up to 2% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 12 years and 5 months newer
  • Up to 70% more expensive$181.93 vs $105.36
  • Up to 70% cheaper$105.36 vs $181.93
  • Up to 67% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

Resolution

Quality

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i5-14400F ranks 1 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-14400F has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-14400F has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

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

Base Frequencyhelp
AMD FX-4100 Logo
FX-4100
3.6 GHz

FX-4100 has a 44% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
AMD FX-4100 Logo
FX-4100
3.8 GHz

Core i5-14400F boosts 24% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-14400F draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp
AMD FX-4100 Logo
FX-4100
$105.36

FX-4100 is $76.57 cheaper.

LGA1700
Sockethelp
AM3+
Raptor Lake-R
Codenamehelp
Zambezi
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
1866 MHz (DDR3)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-14400F or FX-4100?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-14400F or FX-4100?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-14400F and FX-4100?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-14400F scores 49/100, FX-4100 scores 48/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-14400F or FX-4100 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 Core i5-14400F or FX-4100?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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