AMD FX-9590 or Intel i5 4690k?

[Marinooben]

Should i get a AMD FX-9590 215$ 4.7
or Intel i5 4690k 234$ 3.5

 

[logainofhades]

The i5 is better. Also, that FX 9590, that you listed, doesn't come with a cpu cooler, and needs a really good one to keep that space heater cool. Personally, I would rather have a 1231v3. Don't need expensive motherboard or cooling, and will out perform the FX, and perform similar to the i5 at stock speeds. In apps that use more the 4 cores, the 1231v3 would be superior to either. Just some examples. To keep it fair, feature wise, all boards are SLI capable.

FX 9590 setup
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-9590 4.7GHz 8-Core OEM/Tray Processor ($214.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme6 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($146.87 @ Newegg)
Total: $451.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-17 15:52 EST-0500


A fairly typical i5 4690k setup, for overclocking
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($146.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $397.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-17 15:52 EST-0500


Xeon 1231v3 setup with SLI support.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($116.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $359.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-17 15:52 EST-0500

 

[Marinooben]

How big are the FPS difference?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Go Intel!!!!!!!!!

 

[Marinooben]

Ok. It feels like every one is Racist to AMD and never uses them

 

[logainofhades]

Unless you really really really need help staying warm in the winter, and do not have room for a space heater, go Intel. FX 9590 is slower and runs way hotter.

 

[Gam3r01]

As someone who is running a Phenom II until this thing blows up, go intel.
AMD sadly has nothing to bring to the table at the moment. Especially not the 9590.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I run 5 computers , 3 Intel and 2 AMD FX8350's.

Intel performs better.

Not Fanboy just FACT.

 

[logainofhades]

I have an FX 8320 @ 4.0ghz myself. My i5 2400 @ 3.5ghz outperforms it. My i5 3570k isn't a fair comparison, as it uses a faster GPU. My FX 8320 and i5 2400 both run an HD 5850.

 

[Marinooben]

Ok but AMD is 40$cheaper to

 

[kapitalistas]

Ok. It feels like every one is Racist to AMD and never uses them

cant vote down so do this.you call what!!?!?!?!?!

 

[Gam3r01]

Thats 40 bucks that you will have to invest into a larger cooler, not to mention you will lose out on performance from that 40 bucks.

 

[logainofhades]

Ok but AMD is 40$cheaper to

Look at my examples above. It isn't actually cheaper. You factor in the the necessary cooler, it makes it the most expensive. The cheaper FX 9590, you listed, is an OEM chip, which means it does not come with a bundled cooler. The bundled cooler version is almost $300. The Xeon is a retail chip and can use its bundled cooler. The i5 4670k, is also retail, and only needs aftermarket cooling if you want to overclock. It also comes with a bundled cooler that is safe for stock clock speeds.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-9590 4.7GHz 8-Core Processor ($299.98 @ NCIX US)
Total: $299.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-17 16:16 EST-0500

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Your choices for the 9590:

ASRock 990FX Extreme9
ASRock 990FX Extreme6
Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z
Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0
Asus Sabertooth 990FX R2.0
Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 R4.0
Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5
Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD7
MSI 990FXA-GD80V2

AMD.COM

Warning: This power draw of this CPU is almost twice that of the average CPU. Due to this, AMD recommends using at minimum a 1000W power supply. For cooling, AMD recommends using either either closed loop liquid cooling or full system liquid cooling.

 

[logainofhades]

Ok. It feels like every one is Racist to AMD and never uses them

 

[g-unit1111]

I run 5 computers , 3 Intel and 2 AMD FX8350's.

Intel performs better.

Not Fanboy just FACT.

Yeah I run four - two Intel i5s, one Intel Pentium G, and one FX-8320. When I have the FX machine on, it can get incredibly hot at times, the Intels usually hover around 30'C - 35'C with very minimal cooling needed.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

FX9590

 

[g-unit1111]

FX9590

[video="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHs9Rf7L8_U"][/video]

:lol:

 

[thehardwarehacker]

Ok. It feels like every one is Racist to AMD and never uses them

my last system (built by me) and my current system (not built by me, it was hand-me-down) both use AMD cores, and i will tell you rite now that intel is the better deal, while the B55 i use rite now is sufficient, and i say that with more than a hint of lemon, it will not be enough for the later 3/4 of 2015, and im only using it till about the 1st of april when i build a new intel based system.

i use your same methodology when i built my first system back in (god knows when, it was that long ago), i saw that the AMD athlon dual core processor (on the AM2, AM2+ socket) was cheaper than what ever the closest intel competition processor was at the time, for the same speed. while that logic did work at the time, these days your better off going intel for the better performance.

 

[mdocod]

The nerve and insensitivity of some people... I tell ya it's crying shame.

I mean seriously, judging a CPU based on performance? Practicality? Efficiency...

You damn racists you.

 

[Yeppersthatsgood]

Should i get a AMD FX-9590 215$ 4.7
or Intel i5 4690k 234$ 3.5

I have both. My 9590 kills my i5. Simple as that

 

[assassin445522]

Should i get a AMD FX-9590 215$ 4.7
or Intel i5 4690k 234$ 3.5

I have both. My 9590 kills my i5. Simple as that

did it explode and blow up your i5 with it?

 

[ohiou_grad_2006]

If you go amd, just get an fx 8370 and a good board and overclock it and should not be far behind the 9590. Then some of the money saved can go towards a good cooler. Otherwise get the Intel chip.