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Core i5-12600K vs FX-9590

Core i5-12600K vs FX-9590: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms FX-9590 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 3068 days newer than FX-9590.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K

  • Performs up to 19% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than FX-9590 - 185 vs 155 FPS
  • Consumes up to 43% less energy than AMD FX-9590 - 125 vs 220 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD FX-9590 - 16 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-9590 doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra+

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

185

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.18/FPS

100%

Price, €

€218.64

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K processor 20 MB Smart Cache Box

Buy for 218.64 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 78 minutes ago

AMD FX-9590 Logo
FX-9590

Desktop • Jun 11th, 2013


FPS

155

83%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra+

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

AMD FX-9590 Logo
FX-9590

Desktop • Jun 11th, 2013

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2450

100%

Multi-Core

11792

100%

AMD FX-9590 Logo
FX-9590

Desktop • Jun 11th, 2013


Single-Core

544

22%

Multi-Core

2171

18%

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo

Intel Core i5-12600K

vs
AMD FX-9590 Logo

AMD FX-9590

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateJun 11th, 2013
Core i5CollectionFX
Alder LakeCodenameVishera
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM3+
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores8
16
Threads8
3.7 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.7 GHz
4.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.0 GHz
125 W
TDP220 W
10 nm
Process Size32 nm
37.0x
Multiplier23.5x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i5-12600K or FX-9590

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, 1920 x 1080, Ultra+

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