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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 7 8700F vs Core i5-4590

The Ryzen 7 8700F is much faster than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 101% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 10 years and 1 month newer
  • Available for $270

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 7 8700F ranks 41 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 7 8700F has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 7 8700F has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 7 8700F has 10 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 8700F has a 24% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 8700F boosts 35% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 7 8700F draws 19W less power.

AM5
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LGA1150
Phoenix
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Haswell
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Intel HD 4600
5200 MHz (DDR5)
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DDR3
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 7 8700F or Core i5-4590?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 8700F. It's 195% faster than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games, scoring 62/100 vs 21/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 8700F than Core i5-4590?expand_more
195% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 7 8700F or Core i5-4590?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 8700F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 8700F worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 62/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 7 8700F and Core i5-4590?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 7 8700F scores 62/100, Core i5-4590 scores 21/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 7 8700F or Core i5-4590 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 7 8700F or Core i5-4590?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 8700F is the stronger pick at 62/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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