intel
Brand4/8
Cores/Threads3.5GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPIntel Core i7-2700K
amd
Brand8/8
Cores/Threads4.7GHz
Base Clock220W
TDPAMD FX-9590
Intel Core i7-2700K
Intel Core i7-2700K
$332 • Oct 2011
AMD FX-9590
$ • Jun 2013
AMD FX-9590
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i7-2700K | AMD FX-9590 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 5.0 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 35 X | 23.5 X |
| TDP | 95 W | 220 W |
| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 384 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 8.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 8.00 MB | 8.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | Intel HD 3000 | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| Architecture | Core i7 (Sandy Bridge) | FX (Vishera) |
| Process Size | 32nm | 32nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1155 | amd socket am3+ |
| Foundry | Intel | GlobalFoundries |
| Die Size | 216 mm² | 315 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 2, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | N/A |
| Transistors | 1160 million | 1200 million |
| Max Temperature | N/A | 57°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
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AMD FX-9590
Multi Core Performance
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AMD FX-9590
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
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AMD FX-9590
Multi Core Performance
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AMD FX-9590
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
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AMD FX-9590
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
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Comparison in Games
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Intel Core i7-2700K Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2700K
INTEL • 4/8 • 3.5GHz
AMD FX-9590
AMD • 8/8 • 4.7GHz
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