Assault rifle
AK74 vs M4
The M4 kills faster: 225 ms against 277 ms for the AK74, on a 100 HP target with no armor and every shot landing. The AK74 is $1,200 cheaper, which matters when every death costs you the gun. They use different ammo: 5.45x39mm and 5.56x45mm.
| Stat | AK74 | M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 26 | 28 (better) |
| RPM | 650 | 800 (better) |
| DPS | 282 | 373 (better) |
| Shots to kill | 4 | 4 |
| Time to kill | 277 ms | 225 ms (better) |
| Price | $1,600 (better) | $2,800 |
| Caliber | 5.45x39mm | 5.56x45mm |
| Stats won | 1 | 4 |
Yellow marks the better value. DPS, shots to kill and time to kill are best case numbers.
Through armor
Chest shots to kill with the best ammo for each armor level, and head shots through a level 2 helmet. FMJ is standard ammo, AP armor piercing and HP hollow point. Full durability, every shot hits.
| Target | AK74 | M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Chest, no armor | 2 shots · 92 msHP | 2 shots · 75 msHP |
| Chest, level 2 | 6 shots · 462 msFMJ | 6 shots · 375 msFMJ |
| Chest, level 4 | 8 shots · 646 msAP | 7 shots · 450 msAP |
| Head, level 2 helmet | 3 shots · 185 msFMJ | 3 shots · 150 msFMJ |
Which should you buy?
On our tier list the AK74 is B tier and the M4 is A tier.
The M4 kills faster in all 4 armor matchups above.
The AK74 is $1,200 cheaper. Buy the M4 when you can afford to lose it, and the AK74 when you are rebuilding your cash or learning a map.
You unlock the AK74 at Assault level 3 and the M4 at Assault level 20.
Questions
- Is the AK74 better than the M4?
- No, the M4 kills faster in most armor matchups. The AK74 is $1,200 cheaper.
- Which is cheaper, the AK74 or the M4?
- The AK74, at $1,600 against $2,800.
- Which is better against level 4 armor?
- The M4: 7 shots to the chest with armor piercing ammo, against 8 shots for the AK74.
- Do the AK74 and M4 use the same ammo?
- No. The AK74 fires 5.45x39mm and the M4 fires 5.56x45mm.