The Core i9-12900KS is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the FX-9590 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only €436.38 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900KS
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 150 vs 220 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the FX-9590
- Up to 71% cheaper – €179.97 vs €616.35
Core i9-12900KS vs FX-9590 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900KS
Apr 5th, 2022
Average FPS
214
100%
Min 1% FPS
141
100%
Price, €
€616.35
29%
Value, €/FPS
€2.88/FPS
37%
Core i9-12900KS vs FX-9590 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 Core i9-12900KS vs FX-9590 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900KS vs FX-9590 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900KS
Apr 5th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
72%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
FX-9590
Jun 11th, 2013
Cores
8-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
27%
Base Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
96%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1866 MHz
39%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-9590 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 5th, 2022 | Release Date | Jun 11th, 2013 |
| $739.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Vishera |
150 W | Power Consumption | 220 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.0 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1866 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
