FX-8300 vs Core i5-4590
FX-8300
Core i5-4590
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 FX-8300 is positioned at rank 639 and the Core i5-4590 is on rank 624, so the Core i5-4590 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FX-8300
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4590
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-8300 | Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($51) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-8300 | Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($51) |
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 FX-8300 and Core i5-4590
FX-8300
The FX-8300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L2 cache: 8192 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,333 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i5-4590
The Core i5-4590 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 84 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,376 points. Launch price was $202.
Processing Power
The FX-8300 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-4590 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the FX-8300 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the FX-8300 versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-4590 — a 12.7% clock advantage for the FX-8300 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The FX-8300 uses the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-4590 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the FX-8300 scores 5,333 against the Core i5-4590's 5,376 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-4590.
| Feature | FX-8300 | Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+14% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 8192 kB+3100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Vishera (2012−2015) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 5,333 | 5,376 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,100 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-8300 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-4590 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-8300 | Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (FX-8300) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-4590). The Core i5-4590 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the FX-8300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4590 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-4590 rivals FX-8350.
| Feature | FX-8300 | Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 4600 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The FX-8300 launched at $197 MSRP, while the Core i5-4590 debuted at $192. At current prices ($50 vs $51), the FX-8300 is $1 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-8300 delivers 106.7 pts/$ vs 105.4 pts/$ for the Core i5-4590 — making the FX-8300 the 1.2% better value option.
| Feature | FX-8300 | Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $197 | $192-3% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-2% | $51 |
| Performance per Dollar | 106.7+1% | 105.4 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2014 |
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