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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-4590 vs FX-8320

The Core i5-4590 is much faster than the FX-8320 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $25.17 cheaper!

  • Up to 82% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year and 7 months newer
  • Available for $73.76

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Resolution

Quality

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core i5-4590 ranks 17 points higher.

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FX-8320 has 4 more cores.

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FX-8320 has 4 more threads.

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FX-8320 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

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FX-8320
3.5 GHz

FX-8320 has a 6% higher base clock.

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AMD FX-8320 Logo
FX-8320
4 GHz

FX-8320 boosts 8% higher.

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Core i5-4590 draws 41W less power.

Pricehelp
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FX-8320
$73.76

Core i5-4590 is $25.17 cheaper.

LGA1150
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AM3+
Haswell
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Vishera
Desktop
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Desktop
Intel HD 4600
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On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
DDR3
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DDR3
Not Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-4590 or FX-8320?expand_more
The Core i5-4590. It's 425% faster than the FX-8320 on average across 100+ games, scoring 21/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i5-4590 than FX-8320?expand_more
425% 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 i5-4590 or FX-8320?expand_more
The Core i5-4590 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i5-4590 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 21/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-4590 and FX-8320?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-4590 scores 21/100, FX-8320 scores 4/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-4590 or FX-8320 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 i5-4590 or FX-8320?expand_more
The Core i5-4590 is the stronger pick at 21/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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