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What is the FX-9590 equivalent to?
We believe that the nearest equivalent to FX-9590 from Intel is Core i5-8600K, which is nearly equal in speed and higher by 3 positions in our rating.
What new speed barrier makes the AMD FX-9590 Famous?
The FX-9590 claims a clock speed of 5GHz in turbo mode, making it the “world’s first commercially available 5GHz CPU processor,” while the FX-9370 lags slightly behind at 4.7GHz, as compared to the 4.2GHz top speed of the current FX-8350.
When did the AMD FX 9590 come out?
The AMD FX-9590 was a desktop processor with 8 cores, launched in June 2013. It is part of the FX lineup, using the Vishera architecture with Socket AM3+.
Why is the 9590 still lagging Intel’s 4770k?
Despite this performance boost the 9590 still lags Intel’s most recent 4770K Haswell processor by 26% and that’s despite the AMD’s 27% higher base clock. In terms of relative performance the AMD’s strong point is Integer processing where it has 8 processing units vs just four (one per core) in the 4770K.
How much better is the i5-8350 compared to the 9590?
Comparing the 9590 to the 8350 shows that the 9590 has 16% better overall performance which is almost exactly in line with its base clock increase from 4.0 to 4.7 GHz. Despite this performance boost the 9590 still lags Intel’s most recent 4770K Haswell processor by 26% and that’s despite the AMD’s 27% higher base clock.
Is the AMD 9590 a good value for money?
In terms of relative performance the AMD’s strong point is Integer processing where it has 8 processing units vs just four (one per core) in the 4770K. Overall, especially at current prices, the 9590 doesn’t represent good value for money.
What is the difference between i7 4770k and i7 4790k?
Faster OC 64-core speed. Faster 64-core speed. The Intel Core i7-4790K, codenamed Devil’s Canyon, is an upgraded 4770K, Intel’s current flagship i7. The 4790K features an improved thermal interface which enables it to dissipate heat more efficiently than the 4770K.