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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

FX-9590 vs Core i7-4790K

The FX-9590 is quite a bit slower than the Core i7-4790K on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $36.05 more expensive!

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Up to 91% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 11 months newer
Available for $249.95

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Resolution

Quality

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Overwatch 22023

FX-9590

524FPS

Core i7-4790K

520FPS

League of Legends2009

FX-9590

124FPS

Core i7-4790K

214FPS

Fortnite2017

FX-9590

328FPS

Core i7-4790K

326FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

186FPS

204FPS

369FPS

529FPS

Valorant2020

FX-9590

539FPS

Core i7-4790K

589FPS

Minecraft2011

FX-9590

574FPS

Core i7-4790K

617FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

FX-9590

208FPS

Core i7-4790K

220FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

FX-9590

Core i7-4790K

28%

Core i7-4790K ranks 22 points higher.

Coreshelp

FX-9590

Core i7-4790K

FX-9590 has 4 more cores.

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L3 Cachehelp

8 MB

8 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

FX-9590

4.7 GHz

Core i7-4790K

4 GHz

FX-9590 has a 18% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

FX-9590

5 GHz

Core i7-4790K

4.4 GHz

FX-9590 boosts 14% higher.

TDPhelp

FX-9590

220W

Core i7-4790K

88W

Core i7-4790K draws 132W less power.

Pricehelp

FX-9590

$286.00

Core i7-4790K

$249.95

Core i7-4790K is $36.05 cheaper.

FX-9590Core i7-4790K

AM3+

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LGA1150

Vishera

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Haswell

Desktop

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Desktop

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

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Intel HD 4600

1866 MHz (DDR3)

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1600 MHz (DDR3)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, FX-9590 or Core i7-4790K?expand_more

The Core i7-4790K. It's 367% faster than the FX-9590 on average across 100+ games, scoring 28/100 vs 6/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-4790K than FX-9590?expand_more

367% 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, FX-9590 or Core i7-4790K?expand_more

The Core i7-4790K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-4790K worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 28/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between FX-9590 and Core i7-4790K?expand_more

Performance: FX-9590 scores 6/100, Core i7-4790K scores 28/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the FX-9590 or Core i7-4790K 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 FX-9590 or Core i7-4790K?expand_more

The Core i7-4790K is the stronger pick at 28/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.