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FX-9590 vs Core i7-12700K

FX-9590 vs Core i7-12700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FX-9590

4.7 GHz | 8-core

AMD FX-9590 Logo
AMD FD9590FHHKWOF FX-9590 8-core 4.7 GHz Socket AM3+ 220W Black Edition Desktop Processor

Buy for $288.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 100 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i7-12700K

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $207 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 100 minutes ago

FX-9590

4.7 GHz | 8-core

AMD FX-9590 Logo
AMD FD9590FHHKWOF FX-9590 8-core 4.7 GHz Socket AM3+ 220W Black Edition Desktop Processor

Buy for $288.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 100 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i7-12700K

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $207 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 100 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700K outperforms the more expensive FX-9590 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700K is 3068 days newer than the more expensive FX-9590.

Advantages of Core i7-12700K

  • Performs up to 75% better in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales than FX-9590 - 159 vs 91 FPS
  • Up to 28% cheaper than FX-9590 - $207.00 vs $288.02
  • Up to 59% better value when playing Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales than FX-9590 - $1.30 vs $3.17 per 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 - 20 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-9590 doesn't have integrated graphics
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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

AMD FX-9590 Logo
FX-9590

Desktop • Jun 11th, 2013


FPS

91

57%

Value, $/FPS

$3.17/FPS

41%

Price, $

$288.02

71%

AMD FD9590FHHKWOF FX-9590 8-core 4.7 GHz Socket AM3+ 220W Black Edition Desktop Processor

Buy for $288.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 100 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

159

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.3/FPS

100%

Price, $

$207

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $207 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 100 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

AMD FX-9590 Logo
FX-9590

Desktop • Jun 11th, 2013

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD FX-9590 Logo
FX-9590

Desktop • Jun 11th, 2013


Single-Core

544

21%

Multi-Core

2171

16%

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

100%

Multi-Core

13694

100%

AMD FX-9590 Logo

FX-9590

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Intel Core i7-12700K Logo

Core i7-12700K

Jun 11th, 2013Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
FXCollectionCore i7
VisheraCodenameAlder Lake
AMD Socket AM3+SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8Cores
12
8Threads
20
4.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.6 GHz
5.0 GHzTurbo Clock Speed5.0 GHz
220 WTDP
125 W
32 nmProcess Size
10 nm
23.5xMultiplier
36.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
YesOverclockableYes

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