Processor comparison
AMD FX-9590 vs Intel Core i5-6600
AMD
AMD FX-9590
AMD Socket AM3+
4700 MHz
8 cores
Jul 2013
DESKTOP
VS
Intel
Intel Core i5-6600
Intel Socket 1151
3300 MHz
4 cores
Jul 2015
DESKTOP
Summary
Synthetic performance index
- AMD FX-9590100%
- Intel Core i5-6600121%
Relative performance
Single thread performance index
- AMD FX-9590100%
- Intel Core i5-6600146%
Relative performance
Multi thread performance index
- AMD FX-9590104%
- Intel Core i5-6600100%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider the AMD FX-9590
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-6600
- Much higher single threaded performance (around 46% higher), makes a noticeable performance difference in gaming and the majority of applications.
- 155 watts lower power draw.
- This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below).
- Around 21% higher average synthetic performance.
Gaming
HWSpot recommends the Intel Core i5-6600
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
No clear winner declared
Specifications
Features
| AMD FX-9590 | Intel Core i5-6600 |
|---|
| MMX | | |
| SSE | | |
| SSE2 | | |
| SSE3 | | |
| SSSE3 | | |
| SSE4.1 | | |
| SSE4.2 | | |
| SSE4a | | |
| AMD64 | | |
| AMD-V | | |
| AES | | |
| AVX | | |
| CLMUL | | |
| CVT16 | | |
| EVP | | |
| FMA4 | | |
| XOP | | |
| Turbo Core | | |
| HT3.1 | | |
| AVX2 | | |
| EIST | | |
| Intel 64 | | |
| XD bit | | |
| VT-x | | |
| VT-d | | |
| AES-NI | | |
| TSX | | |
| TXT | | |
| FMA3 | | |
| F16C | | |
| BMI1 | | |
| BMI2 | | |
| vPro | | |
| Boost 2.0 | | |
Architecture
| AMD FX-9590 | Intel Core i5-6600 |
|---|
| Architecture | AMD Piledriver | Intel_Skylake |
| Market | Desktop | Desktop |
| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR4 |
| Codename | Vishera | Skylake |
| Release Date | Jul 2013 | Jul 2015 |
Cores
| AMD FX-9590 | Intel Core i5-6600 |
|---|
| Cores | 8 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 4 |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | No | No |
Cache
| AMD FX-9590 | Intel Core i5-6600 |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 384 KB | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 8192 KB | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 8192 KB (shared) | 6144 KB (shared) |
Physical
| AMD FX-9590 | Intel Core i5-6600 |
|---|
| Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Max Case Temp | unknown | 72°C |
| Package | uPGA | FC-LGA12C |
| Die Size | 315mm² | 177mm² |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm |
Performance
| AMD FX-9590 | Intel Core i5-6600 |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 4700 MHz | 3300 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | 5000 MHz | 3900 MHz |
| Base Clock | 200 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Voltage | 1.912 V | unknown |
| TDP | 220 W | 65 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- AMD FX-95903050 points
- Intel Core i5-66004485 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- AMD FX-959018807 points
- Intel Core i5-660015180 points
Points - higher is better
Synthetic benchmarks
GeekBench 3 (32-bit Multi Core)
- AMD FX-959012929
- Intel Core i5-660011527
points - higher is better
GeekBench 3 (64-bit Single Core)
- AMD FX-95902686
- Intel Core i5-66003970
points - higher is better
GeekBench 3 (64-bit Multi Core)
- AMD FX-959013605
- Intel Core i5-660012482
points - higher is better
GeekBench 3 (32-bit Single Core)
- AMD FX-95902500
- Intel Core i5-66003709
points - higher is better
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
- AMD FX-9590717
- Intel Core i5-6600 (simulated)787.29
points - higher is better
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
- AMD FX-9590 (simulated)115.12
- Intel Core i5-6600 (simulated)165.75
points - higher is better