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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-12600KF vs FX-9590

The Core i5-12600KF is much faster than the FX-9590 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $148.01 cheaper!

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$137.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 221% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 8 years and 6 months newer
Available for $137.99

CPU

$286.00View CPUAll CPUs

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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League of Legends2009

Core i5-12600KF

351FPS

FX-9590

122FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-12600KF

261FPS

FX-9590

169FPS

Overwatch 22023

554FPS

525FPS

689FPS

364FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-12600KF

724FPS

FX-9590

539FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i5-12600KF

380FPS

FX-9590

378FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-12600KF

219FPS

FX-9590

185FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-12600KF

331FPS

FX-9590

329FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i5-12600KF

58%

FX-9590

Core i5-12600KF ranks 52 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-12600KF

FX-9590

Core i5-12600KF has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-12600KF

FX-9590

Core i5-12600KF has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-12600KF

20 MB

FX-9590

8 MB

Core i5-12600KF has 12 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-12600KF

3.7 GHz

FX-9590

4.7 GHz

FX-9590 has a 27% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-12600KF

4.9 GHz

FX-9590

5 GHz

FX-9590 boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-12600KF

125W

FX-9590

220W

Core i5-12600KF draws 95W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-12600KF

$137.99

FX-9590

$286.00

Core i5-12600KF is $148.01 cheaper.

Core i5-12600KFFX-9590

LGA1700

Sockethelp

AM3+

Alder Lake-S

Codenamehelp

Vishera

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

1866 MHz (DDR3)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-12600KF or FX-9590?expand_more

The Core i5-12600KF. It's 867% faster than the FX-9590 on average across 100+ games, scoring 58/100 vs 6/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-12600KF than FX-9590?expand_more

867% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-12600KF or FX-9590?expand_more

The Core i5-12600KF is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-12600KF worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 58/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-12600KF and FX-9590?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-12600KF scores 58/100, FX-9590 scores 6/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-12600KF or FX-9590 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-12600KF or FX-9590?expand_more

The Core i5-12600KF is the stronger pick at 58/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.