The Core i7-2600K is a faster gaming CPU than the FX-9590. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-2600K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 57% less energy – 95 vs 220 Watts
Advantages of the FX-9590
The Core i7-2600K is better in every way
Core i7-2600K vs FX-9590 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-2600K
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
191
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-2600K vs FX-9590 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-2600K vs FX-9590 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-2600K vs FX-9590 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-2600K
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
72%
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
100%
Base Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1866 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-2600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-9590 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jun 11th, 2013 |
| $3.17 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Vishera |
95 W | Power Consumption | 220 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 8 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.0 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1866 MHz |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
