Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4790K outperforms the more expensive FX-9590 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-4790K is 324 days newer than the more expensive FX-9590.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790K
- Performs up to 4% better in Mass Effect: Andromeda than FX-9590 - 216 vs 207 FPS
- Up to 54% cheaper than FX-9590 - €229.19 vs €501.0
- Consumes up to 60% less energy than AMD FX-9590 - 88 vs 220 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-9590 doesn't have integrated graphics
Mass Effect: Andromeda
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Jun 11th, 2013
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
AMD FX-9590 | vs | Intel Core i7-4790K |
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Jun 11th, 2013 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
FX | Collection | Core i7 |
Vishera | Codename | Haswell |
AMD Socket AM3+ | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
4.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
220 W | TDP | 88 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
23.5x | Multiplier | 40.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |