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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

FX-9590 vs Ryzen 9 9950X3D

The FX-9590 is much slower than the Ryzen 9 9950X3D on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's only $393.00 cheaper!

  • Up to 289% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 11 years and 9 months newer
  • Available for $679.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Resolution

Quality

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen 9 9950X3D ranks 91 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 9 9950X3D has 8 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 9 9950X3D has 24 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 9 9950X3D has 120 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp
AMD FX-9590 Logo
FX-9590
4.7 GHz

FX-9590 has a 9% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
AMD FX-9590 Logo
FX-9590
5 GHz

Ryzen 9 9950X3D boosts 14% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 9 9950X3D draws 50W less power.

Pricehelp
AMD FX-9590 Logo
FX-9590
$286.00

FX-9590 is $393.00 cheaper.

AM3+
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AM5
Vishera
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Granite Ridge
Desktop
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Desktop
On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
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Radeon Graphics
1866 MHz (DDR3)
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5600 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, FX-9590 or Ryzen 9 9950X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D. It's 1820% faster than the FX-9590 on average across 100+ games, scoring 96/100 vs 5/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 9950X3D than FX-9590?expand_more
1820% 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 Ryzen 9 9950X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 9 9950X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 96/100 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 Ryzen 9 9950X3D?expand_more
Performance: FX-9590 scores 5/100, Ryzen 9 9950X3D scores 96/100. 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 Ryzen 9 9950X3D 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 Ryzen 9 9950X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D is the stronger pick at 96/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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