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Core i5-3550 vs FX-9590

Core i5-3550 vs FX-9590: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-3550

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-3550 Logo
Intel Core i5-3550 Quad-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I53550

Buy for 271.89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74388 minutes ago

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AMD FX-9590

4.7 GHz | 8-core

AMD FX-9590 Logo
AMD FD9590FHHKWOF FX-9590 8-core 4.7 GHz Socket AM3+ 220W Black Edition Desktop Processor

Buy for 241.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74388 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-3550

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-3550 Logo
Intel Core i5-3550 Quad-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I53550

Buy for 271.89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74388 minutes ago

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AMD FX-9590

4.7 GHz | 8-core

AMD FX-9590 Logo
AMD FD9590FHHKWOF FX-9590 8-core 4.7 GHz Socket AM3+ 220W Black Edition Desktop Processor

Buy for 241.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74388 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-3550 outperforms the cheaper FX-9590 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-3550 is 408 days older than the cheaper FX-9590.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-3550

  • Performs up to 4% better in Assassin's Creed Mirage than FX-9590 - 73 vs 70 FPS
  • Consumes up to 65% less energy than AMD FX-9590 - 77 vs 220 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-9590 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD FX-9590

  • Up to 11% cheaper than Core i5-3550 - $217.91 vs $244.95
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3550 - 8 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Assassin's Creed Mirage.
Assassin's Creed Mirage

Assassin's Creed Mirage

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i5-3550 Logo
Core i5-3550

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


FPS

73

100%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€271.89

88%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-3550 Quad-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I53550

Buy for 271.89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74388 minutes ago

AMD FX-9590 Logo
FX-9590

Desktop • Jun 11th, 2013


FPS

70

95.8904109589041%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€241.88

100%

AMD FD9590FHHKWOF FX-9590 8-core 4.7 GHz Socket AM3+ 220W Black Edition Desktop Processor

Buy for 241.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74388 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i5-3550 Logo
Core i5-3550

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012

AMD FX-9590 Logo
FX-9590

Desktop • Jun 11th, 2013

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-3550 Logo
Core i5-3550

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


Single-Core

639

100%

Multi-Core

1896

87.33302625518195%

AMD FX-9590 Logo
FX-9590

Desktop • Jun 11th, 2013


Single-Core

544

85.13302034428794%

Multi-Core

2171

100%

Intel Core i5-3550 Logo

Intel Core i5-3550

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AMD FX-9590 Logo

AMD FX-9590

Apr 29th, 2012Release Date
Jun 11th, 2013
Core i5CollectionFX
Ivy BridgeCodenameVishera
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM3+
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
8
4Threads
8
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.7 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.0 GHz
77 W
TDP220 W
22 nm
Process Size32 nm
33.0x
Multiplier23.5x
Intel HD 2500
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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