Core i7-8700T vs FX-9590
Core i7-8700T
FX-9590
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8700T
Performance Per Dollar FX-9590
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-8700T | FX-9590 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($196) | ✅ More affordable ($100) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-8700T | FX-9590 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+96%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($196) | ✅ More affordable ($100) |
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 Core i7-8700T and FX-9590
Core i7-8700T
The Core i7-8700T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 10,213 points. Launch price was $303.
FX-9590
The FX-9590 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 July 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L2 cache: 8192 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 220 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 10,194 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i7-8700T packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the FX-9590 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the FX-9590 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Core i7-8700T versus 5 GHz on the FX-9590 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the FX-9590 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 4.7 GHz). The Core i7-8700T uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the FX-9590 uses Vishera (2012−2015) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-8700T scores 10,213 against the FX-9590's 10,194 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-8700T.
| Feature | Core i7-8700T | FX-9590 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 8+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 5 GHz+25% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 4.7 GHz+96% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 8192 kB+3100% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Vishera (2012−2015) |
| PassMark | 10,213 | 10,194 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-8700T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-9590 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-8700T | FX-9590 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-8700T launched at $303 MSRP, while the FX-9590 debuted at $350. At current prices ($196 vs $100), the FX-9590 is $96 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-8700T delivers 52.1 pts/$ vs 101.9 pts/$ for the FX-9590 — making the FX-9590 the 64.7% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-8700T | FX-9590 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $303-13% | $350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $196 | $100-49% |
| Performance per Dollar | 52.1 | 101.9+96% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2013 |
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