Key Differences
In short — Core i7-2600K 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 i7-2600K is 884 days older than the more expensive FX-9590.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Performs up to 1% better in The Last of Us Part I than FX-9590 - 129 vs 128 FPS
- Up to 7% cheaper than FX-9590 - €152.66 vs €163.64
- Consumes up to 57% less energy than AMD FX-9590 - 95 vs 220 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-9590 doesn't have integrated graphics
The Last of Us Part I
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Jun 11th, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2600K | vs | AMD FX-9590 |
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Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jun 11th, 2013 |
Core i7 | Collection | FX |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Vishera |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 220 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 23.5x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |