Key Differences
In short — Core i7-8700K outperforms FX-9590 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-8700K is 1577 days newer than FX-9590.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K
- Performs up to 10% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than FX-9590 - 170 vs 155 FPS
- Consumes up to 57% less energy than AMD FX-9590 - 95 vs 220 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD FX-9590 - 12 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-9590 doesn't have integrated graphics
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
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Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Desktop • Jun 11th, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-8700K | vs | AMD FX-9590 |
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Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Jun 11th, 2013 |
Core i7 | Collection | FX |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Vishera |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz |
4.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 220 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 23.5x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |