Core i5-7600K vs FX-9590: which is better
Intel Core i5-7600K (desktop, 2017) against AMD FX-9590 (desktop, 2013): benchmarks, games, specs and current prices.
Key differences
- FX-9590 is 0% faster in multi-threaded work (PassMark 6,834 vs 6,811).
- Core i5-7600K is 40% faster per core.
- Core i5-7600K is $123 cheaper ($99 vs $222).
- Core i5-7600K gives 124% more performance per dollar.
- Core i5-7600K has a lower TDP: 91 W vs 220 W.
- Different sockets (LGA1151 and AM3+): they need different motherboards.
| Core i5-7600K | FX-9590 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 6,811 | 6,834 |
| Single-thread rating | 2,536 | 1,807 |
| US price | from $99 | from $222 |
| Cores | 4 | 8 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Max boost | 4.2 GHz | 5.0 GHz |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| TDP | 91 W | 220 W |
| Max power | 91 W | 220 W |
| Memory | DDR4 / DDR3L | DDR3 |
| Memory speed | 2400 MT/s | 1866 MT/s |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM3+ |
| Process | 14 nm (Intel) | 32 nm (GlobalFoundries) |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake | Piledriver |
| Series | 7th Gen Core | FX |
| Release year | 2017 | 2013 |
| Integrated graphics | HD Graphics 630 | none |