In Part 1, we compared FrankenPHP and PHP-FPM using raw “Hello World”-style benchmarks. Even in those simple cases, FrankenPHP surprised us with significantly faster responses. Part 2 raised the…

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A comprehensive performance comparison between FrankenPHP and PHP-FPM focusing on CPU and memory usage patterns during both active load and idle states. The analysis reveals that FrankenPHP with worker mode delivers 3x better throughput and 60% lower latency than PHP-FPM, but consumes more memory even when idle (85MB vs 25MB). PHP-FPM excels for low-traffic applications due to minimal resource usage when inactive, while FrankenPHP becomes more cost-effective for high-traffic scenarios due to its persistent application state and reduced per-request overhead.

FrankenPHP vs PHP-FPM (Part 3): CPU, Memory, and the Hidden Cost of Doing Nothing

Test Setup: Minimal Resources, Realistic Pressure

<p>I think a proper comparison should’ve been PHP-FPM + Opcache with a tuned memory_consumption limit 🤷‍♂️</p>
