FX-9800P vs Core i5-4300U
FX-9800P
Core i5-4300U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FX-9800P is positioned at rank 949 and the Core i5-4300U is on rank 542, so the Core i5-4300U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FX-9800P
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4300U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-9800P | Core i5-4300U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-9800P | Core i5-4300U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FX-9800P and Core i5-4300U
FX-9800P
The FX-9800P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (per module). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,460 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i5-4300U
The Core i5-4300U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,482 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The FX-9800P packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4300U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the FX-9800P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the FX-9800P versus 2.9 GHz on the Core i5-4300U — a 21.5% clock advantage for the FX-9800P (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The FX-9800P uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i5-4300U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the FX-9800P scores 2,460 against the Core i5-4300U's 2,482 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-4300U.
| Feature | FX-9800P | Core i5-4300U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+24% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+42% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per module)+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,460 | 2,482 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 607 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,722 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-9800P uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4300U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-9800P | Core i5-4300U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (FX-9800P) / Yes (Core i5-4300U). The Core i5-4300U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4400), while the FX-9800P requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | FX-9800P | Core i5-4300U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 4400 |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
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