The FX-9590 is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-3240. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the FX-9590
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-3240
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 75% less energy – 55 vs 220 Watts
FX-9590 vs Core i3-3240 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
FX-9590
Jun 11th, 2013
Average FPS
189
100%
Min 1% FPS
133
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
189
100%
Min 1% FPS
133
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
FX-9590 vs Core i3-3240 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The FX-9590 vs Core i3-3240 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The FX-9590 vs Core i3-3240 in core CPU performance specifications
FX-9590
Jun 11th, 2013
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1866 MHz
100%
Core i3-3240
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
25%
L3 Cache
3 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
72%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
FX-9590 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3240 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 11th, 2013 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket AM3+ | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Vishera | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 220 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1866 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
