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Compare AMD FX-8120 vs FX-9590

AMD FX-8120 and AMD FX-9590 are both processors with the same Socket (AM3+), Integrated Graphics (None) and CPU Cores (8). The main differences are in Core Name, CPU Clock Rate and CPU Cooler included.
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Brand
AMD
Brand
AMD
Model
FD8120FRGUBOX
Model
FD9590FHHKWOF
Release Date
📅 November 2011
Release Date
📅 March 2014
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
User reviews
★★★★★
(87 reviews)
User reviews
★★★★★
(148 reviews)
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Workstation Effective Value
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Workstation Effective Value
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Gaming Effective Value
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Gaming Effective Value
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TDP
🔌 125 Watts
TDP
🔌 220 Watts
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Pros
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Pros
  • Very good performance but..
Cons
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Cons
  • ..still slower than Intel's CPU
  • Insane power consumption
Series
FX-Series
Series
FX-9000 Series
Core Name
Zambezi
Core Name
Vishera
Socket
AM3+
Socket
AM3+
Integrated Graphics
None
Integrated Graphics
None
CPU Cores
8
CPU Cores
8
CPU Threads
8
CPU Threads
8
CPU Clock Rate
3100 MHz
CPU Clock Rate
4700 MHz
CPU Turbo Clock Rate
-
CPU Turbo Clock Rate
-
CPU Cooler included
Yes
CPU Cooler included
No
Manufacturing Process
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Manufacturing Process
32 nm
Cache L3
8 MB
Cache L3
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Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the AMD FX-8120:

  • Around 43% lower thermal design power
  • Includes CPU cooler

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Reasons to buy the AMD FX-9590:

  • Newer Product, it was released around 2 years later
  • Higher CPU Clock frequency (+1600 MHz)

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