Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7640X outperforms FX-9590 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-7640X is 1476 days newer than FX-9590.
Advantages of AMD FX-9590
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7640X - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Performs up to 75% better in The Callisto Protocol than FX-9590 - 133 vs 76 FPS
- Consumes up to 49% less energy than AMD FX-9590 - 112 vs 220 Watts
The Callisto Protocol
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
FX-9590
Desktop • Jun 11th, 2013
Core i5-7640X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
AMD FX-9590 | vs | Intel Core i5-7640X |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11th, 2013 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| FX | Collection | Core i5 |
| Vishera | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| AMD Socket AM3+ | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
| 220 W | TDP | 112 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 23.5x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
