Core i7-875K vs FX-7500

Core i7-875K

4 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2010

FX-7500

4 Cores4 Thrd19 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-875K

4 / 8

3,177

0.0%

Pentium Dual Core T2390

3,209

+1.0%

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 i7-875K is positioned at rank 1012 and the FX-7500 is on rank 668, so the FX-7500 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 i7-875K

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

34635%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

32727%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

23762%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

7159%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

5670%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

4960%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2841%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2804%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2553%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2553%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2524%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2456%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2422%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2412%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2390%

#1012

Core i7-875K

MSRP: $353|Avg: $175

100%

#1013

Core i5-670

MSRP: $284|Avg: $100

100%

#1014

Core i5-680

MSRP: $294|Avg: $10

99%

#1015

Core 2 Duo E4300

MSRP: $113|Avg: $5

99%

#1017

Core 2 Duo E4500

MSRP: $133|Avg: $10

97%

#1019

Core 2 Duo E7600

MSRP: $133|Avg: $50

96%

#1020

Core i7-3970X

MSRP: $990|Avg: $60

96%

#1021

Core 2 Duo E8700

MSRP: $256|Avg: $30

96%

#1022

Core 2 Duo E6550

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

95%

#1023

Phenom X3 8450

MSRP: $145|Avg: $147

94%

#1024

Core i7-3960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $60

93%

#1025

Celeron 2.70

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

93%

#1027

A10 PRO-7850B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $140

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar FX-7500

#656

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

914%

#657

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

901%

#658

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

827%

#659

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

823%

#660

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

816%

#662

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

788%

#663

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

755%

#664

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

754%

#665

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

734%

#668

FX-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

100%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-875K leads in gaming performance. However, the FX-7500 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i7-875K	FX-7500
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($175)	✅ More affordable ($25)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Lynnfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the FX-7500 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 86% cheaper ($25 vs $175) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i7-875K	FX-7500
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+607%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($175)	✅ More affordable ($25)

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 i7-875K Benchmark Check

FX-7500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-875K and FX-7500

Core i7-875K

The Core i7-875K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,177 points. Launch price was $486.

FX-7500

The FX-7500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 19 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,209 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-875K packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the FX-7500's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-875K versus 3.3 GHz on the FX-7500 — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-875K (base: 2.93 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i7-875K uses the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the FX-7500 uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-875K scores 3,177 against the FX-7500's 3,209 — a 1% lead for the FX-7500.

Feature	Core i7-875K	FX-7500
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+9%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.93 GHz+40%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	4096 kB+1500%
Process	45 nm	28 nm-38%
Architecture	Lynnfield (2009−2010)	Kaveri (2014−2015)
PassMark	3,177	3,209+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-875K uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the FX-7500 uses FP3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i7-875K) vs 8 (FX-7500) — the Core i7-875K offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i7-875K	FX-7500
Socket	LGA1156	FP3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+100%	8

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i7-875K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x (Core i7-875K) vs AMD-V (FX-7500). The FX-7500 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7), while the Core i7-875K requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-875K targets Desktop, FX-7500 targets Mobile.

Feature	Core i7-875K	FX-7500
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon R7
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x	AMD-V
Target Use	Desktop	Mobile

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-875K launched at $353 MSRP, while the FX-7500 debuted at $100. At current prices ($175 vs $25), the FX-7500 is $150 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-875K delivers 18.2 pts/$ vs 128.4 pts/$ for the FX-7500 — making the FX-7500 the 150.4% better value option.