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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

FX-4300 vs Core i7-720QM

The FX-4300 is faster than the Core i7-720QM on average across 100+ games and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $105.90 cheaper!

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CPU

$44.04View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 15% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 3 years and 2 months newer
Up to 198% cheaper – $44.04 vs $149.94
Up to 243% better value for money

CPU

$149.94View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 198% more expensive – $149.94 vs $44.04

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

Resolution

Quality

Paired GPU

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Overwatch 22023

FX-4300

532FPS

Core i7-720QM

543FPS

League of Legends2009

FX-4300

108FPS

Core i7-720QM

93FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

FX-4300

181FPS

Core i7-720QM

176FPS

Fortnite2017

FX-4300

334FPS

Core i7-720QM

341FPS

Valorant2020

FX-4300

538FPS

Core i7-720QM

540FPS

Minecraft2011

578FPS

587FPS

329FPS

287FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

FX-4300

208FPS

Core i7-720QM

209FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

FX-4300

Core i7-720QM

Core i7-720QM ranks 1 points higher.

Coreshelp

Threadshelp

Core i7-720QM has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

FX-4300

4 MB

Core i7-720QM

6 MB

Core i7-720QM has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

FX-4300

3.8 GHz

Core i7-720QM

1.6 GHz

FX-4300 has a 137% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

FX-4300

4 GHz

Core i7-720QM

2.8 GHz

FX-4300 boosts 43% higher.

TDPhelp

FX-4300

95W

Core i7-720QM

45W

Core i7-720QM draws 50W less power.

Pricehelp

FX-4300

$44.04

Core i7-720QM

$149.94

FX-4300 is $105.90 cheaper.

FX-4300Core i7-720QM

AM3+

Sockethelp

LGAG1

Vishera

Codenamehelp

Clarksfield

Desktop

Segmenthelp

Mobile

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Integrated GPUhelp

None

1866 MHz (DDR3)

RAMhelp

1333 MHz (DDR3)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, FX-4300 or Core i7-720QM?expand_more

The Core i7-720QM. It's 33% faster than the FX-4300 on average across 100+ games, scoring 4/100 vs 3/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-720QM than FX-4300?expand_more

33% 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-4300 or Core i7-720QM?expand_more

The Core i7-720QM is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-720QM worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 4/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between FX-4300 and Core i7-720QM?expand_more

Performance: FX-4300 scores 3/100, Core i7-720QM scores 4/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the FX-4300 or Core i7-720QM 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-4300 or Core i7-720QM?expand_more

The Core i7-720QM is the stronger pick at 4/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.