AMD FX-9590 | Intel Core i7-12700 | |
CPU comparisonAMD FX-9590 or Intel Core i7-12700 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD FX-9590 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.00 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-9590 was released in Q3/2013. The Intel Core i7-12700 has 12 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.90 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-12700 was released in Q1/2022. |
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AMD FX (30) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
AMD FX-9000 (2) | CPU group | Intel Core i 12000 (34) |
2 | Generation | 12 |
Vishera (Piledriver) | Architecture | Alder Lake S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | Intel Core i7-11700 |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i7-13700 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD FX-9590 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.70 GHz (5.00 GHz). The Intel Core i7-12700 has 12 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.10 GHz (4.90 GHz). |
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AMD FX-9590 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-12700 |
8 | Cores | 12 |
8 | Threads | 20 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
4.70 GHz (5.00 GHz) | A-Core | 2.10 GHz (4.90 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
-- | B-Core | 1.60 GHz (3.60 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.50 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 11 |
Technology | 10 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 32 |
-- | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD FX-9590 supports a maximum of GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-12700 can connect up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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AMD FX-9590 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-12700 |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
Max. Memory | 128 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 25.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 5.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD FX-9590 has a TDP of 220 W, that of the Intel Core i7-12700 is 65 W. |
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AMD FX-9590 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-12700 |
220 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 180 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD FX-9590 has a 8.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core i7-12700 cache has a total of 37.00 MB. |
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AMD FX-9590 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-12700 |
32 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
AM3+ | Socket | LGA 1700 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2013 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
270 $ | Release price | 339 $ |
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AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD FX-9590
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.50 GHz |
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 2.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD FX-9590 | Intel Core i7-12700 |
Unknown | Unknown |