Core i5-4590T vs FX-8100

Core i5-4590T

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3 GHz2014

FX-8100

8 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-4590T

4 / 4

4,064

0.0%

4,095

+0.8%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 Core i5-4590T is positioned at rank 767 and the FX-8100 is on rank 928, so the Core i5-4590T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4590T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

14724%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

13913%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

10102%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3043%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2411%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2109%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1208%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1192%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1085%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1085%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1073%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1044%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1030%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1025%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1016%

#291

Core i9-7900X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $188

99%

#767

Core i5-4590T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $130

100%

#769

Celeron G530T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $17

100%

#770

Core i7-4770K

MSRP: $339|Avg: $100

99%

#771

A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $40

99%

#772

Core i5-2400

MSRP: $184|Avg: $25

99%

#773

Core i7-5775C

MSRP: $366|Avg: $150

99%

#775

Pentium G2140

MSRP: $100|Avg: $95

99%

#776

Core i7-4790T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $102

99%

#777

Core i5-2320

MSRP: $177|Avg: $22

98%

#778

Celeron E3500

MSRP: $62|Avg: $10

98%

#779

Pentium G2030

MSRP: $85|Avg: $85

98%

#780

Athlon II X2 260

MSRP: $60|Avg: $12

98%

#781

Athlon II X3 445

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar FX-8100

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

22836%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

21578%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

15667%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4720%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3739%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3271%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1873%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1849%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1683%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1683%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1664%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1619%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1597%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1590%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1576%

#302

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

99%

#303

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

98%

#928

FX-8100

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

100%

#930

Celeron E1400

MSRP: $53|Avg: $63

99%

#932

Pentium E6800

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

98%

#933

Core i3-530

MSRP: $113|Avg: $15

98%

#935

Athlon II X3 405e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#936

Core i3-2105

MSRP: $138|Avg: $30

98%

#937

Core i3-3225

MSRP: $172|Avg: $167

97%

#938

Athlon II X3 400e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

97%

#939

Athlon II X2 245e

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

96%

#940

Core i3-3220T

MSRP: $149|Avg: $146

96%

#941

Athlon II X2 240e

MSRP: $77|Avg: $77

96%

#942

Pentium G630T

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

96%

#943

Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition

MSRP: $990|Avg: $175

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-4590T leads in gaming performance. However, the FX-8100 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.8% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-4590T	FX-8100
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($130)	✅ More affordable ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the FX-8100 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 62% cheaper ($50 vs $130) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i5-4590T	FX-8100
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+162%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($130)	✅ More affordable ($50)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i5-4590T Benchmark Check

FX-8100 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4590T and FX-8100

Core i5-4590T

The Core i5-4590T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 4,064 points. Launch price was $192.

FX-8100

The FX-8100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 October 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,095 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-4590T packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the FX-8100 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the FX-8100 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Core i5-4590T versus 3.7 GHz on the FX-8100 — a 20.9% clock advantage for the FX-8100 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core i5-4590T uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the FX-8100 uses Zambezi (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4590T scores 4,064 against the FX-8100's 4,095 — a 0.8% lead for the FX-8100. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 917 vs 455, a 67.3% lead for the Core i5-4590T that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-4590T vs 8 MB (total) on the FX-8100.

Feature	Core i5-4590T	FX-8100
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	8 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3.7 GHz+23%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.8 GHz+40%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	8 MB+3100%
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Zambezi (2011−2012)
PassMark	4,064	4,095
Geekbench 6 Single	917+102%	455
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,621

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4590T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-8100 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Core i5-4590T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-4590T) vs 0 (FX-8100) — the Core i5-4590T offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: B85,Q85,H81,Q87,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Core i5-4590T) and AMD 990FX,AMD 970 (FX-8100).

Feature	Core i5-4590T	FX-8100
Socket	LGA1150	AM3+
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB+100%	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	0

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Advanced Features

Only the FX-8100 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-4590T) vs AMD-V (FX-8100). The Core i5-4590T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the FX-8100 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4590T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-4590T rivals A8-7600.

Feature	Core i5-4590T	FX-8100
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 4600	—
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	AMD-V
Target Use	Low Power Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-4590T launched at $192 MSRP, while the FX-8100 debuted at $300. At current prices ($130 vs $50), the FX-8100 is $80 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-4590T delivers 31.3 pts/$ vs 81.9 pts/$ for the FX-8100 — making the FX-8100 the 89.5% better value option.