Key Differences
In short — FX-9590 outperforms the cheaper FX-8120 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing FX-8120 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing FX-9590 is 608 days newer than the cheaper FX-8120.
Advantages of AMD FX-8120
- Up to 74% cheaper than FX-9590 - $78.02 vs $298.02
- Up to 72% better value when playing F1 23 than FX-9590 - $0.54 vs $1.94 per FPS
- Consumes up to 43% less energy than AMD FX-9590 - 125 vs 220 Watts
Advantages of AMD FX-9590
- Performs up to 6% better in F1 23 than FX-8120 - 154 vs 145 FPS
F1 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011
FPS
145
94.15584415584416%
Value, $/FPS
$0.54/FPS
100%
Price, $
$78.02
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $78.02 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 258 minutes ago
Desktop • Jun 11th, 2013
FPS
154
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.94/FPS
27.835051546391753%
Price, $
$298.02
26%
FPS Winner
Buy for $298.02 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 257 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
AMD FX-8120 | vs | AMD FX-9590 |
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Oct 12th, 2011 | Release Date | Jun 11th, 2013 |
FX | Collection | FX |
Zambezi | Codename | Vishera |
AMD Socket AM3+ | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz |
3.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 220 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
15.5x | Multiplier | 23.5x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |