The Core i7-3820 is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the FX-9590. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-3820
- A slightly faster gaming CPU than the FX-9590
- Consumes up to 41% less energy than the FX-9590 – 130 vs 220 Watts
Advantages of the FX-9590
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-3820 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-3820 vs FX-9590 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3820
Feb 13th, 2012
Average FPS
170
100%
Min 1% FPS
114
100%
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Core i7-3820 vs FX-9590 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-3820 vs FX-9590 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3820 vs FX-9590 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3820
Feb 13th, 2012
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
10 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
77%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
76%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
86%
FX-9590
Jun 11th, 2013
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
80%
Base Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1866 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3820 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-9590 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 13th, 2012 | Release Date | Jun 11th, 2013 |
| $305.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Vishera |
130 W | Power Consumption | 220 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 8 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.0 GHz |
10 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1866 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
