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Core i7-4790K vs FX-9590

Core i7-4790K vs FX-9590: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-4790K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo
Core I7-4790K 4.00 GHz Quad-Core LGA1150 SR219 CPU Processor in Box

Buy for $261.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8162 minutes ago

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AMD 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 $298.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8161 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-4790K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo
Core I7-4790K 4.00 GHz Quad-Core LGA1150 SR219 CPU Processor in Box

Buy for $261.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8162 minutes ago

vs

AMD 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 $298.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8161 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-4790K outperforms the more expensive FX-9590 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-4790K is 324 days newer than the more expensive FX-9590.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790K

  • Performs up to 128% better in Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered than FX-9590 - 105 vs 46 FPS
  • Up to 12% cheaper than FX-9590 - $261.54 vs $298.02
  • Up to 62% better value when playing Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered than FX-9590 - $2.49 vs $6.48 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 60% less energy than AMD FX-9590 - 88 vs 220 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-9590 doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered.
Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered

Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo
Core i7-4790K

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


FPS

105

100%

Value, $/FPS

$2.49/FPS

100%

Price, $

$261.54

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Core I7-4790K 4.00 GHz Quad-Core LGA1150 SR219 CPU Processor in Box

Buy for $261.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8162 minutes ago

AMD FX-9590 Logo
FX-9590

Desktop • Jun 11th, 2013


FPS

46

43%

Value, $/FPS

$6.48/FPS

38%

Price, $

$298.02

87%

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

Buy for $298.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8161 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo
Core i7-4790K

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

AMD FX-9590 Logo
FX-9590

Desktop • Jun 11th, 2013

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo
Core i7-4790K

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1387

100%

Multi-Core

4394

100%

AMD FX-9590 Logo
FX-9590

Desktop • Jun 11th, 2013


Single-Core

544

39%

Multi-Core

2171

49%

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo

Intel Core i7-4790K

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AMD FX-9590 Logo

AMD FX-9590

May 1st, 2014
Release DateJun 11th, 2013
Core i7CollectionFX
HaswellCodenameVishera
Intel Socket 1150SocketAMD Socket AM3+
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
8
8Threads8
4.0 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.7 GHz
4.4 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.0 GHz
88 W
TDP220 W
22 nm
Process Size32 nm
40.0x
Multiplier23.5x
Intel HD 4600
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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