AMD FX9590 (5ghz) Review

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AMD FX9590 (5ghz) Review (w/ Gigabyte 990FXA-UD5) « KitGuru

Today we are looking at the new AMD FX9590, clocked at an eye popping 5ghz. The FX9590 is shipped with a base clock of 4.7ghz and a maximum turbo speed of 5.0ghz – the all important figure which has already started a plethora of news stories across the net. AMD wanted to be the first out the door with a 5ghz processor and they achieved it. The question we ask today- ‘Ok – 5ghz, but at what cost?’.
Well we can answer that, immediately.

The cost to the end user will be between £650 and £700 and stores such as ARIA will have stock this week. This is significantly more expensive than Intel’s 3930K (£450) and slightly less expensive than their flagship 3970X (£850).
To put things into perspective, the Haswell Intel 4770K is retailing for £263.99 on ARIA. You could buy two 4770k processors along with some memory and a good power supply for the price of a single FX9590.

AMD say they aren’t sampling the processor to the press as it is only for system builders. This has caused much head scratching behind closed doors … not only with us, but with our many retail contacts in the industry. Rest assured, some of these processors will be sold direct to the public, but be prepared to dig deep into that trouser pocket and perhaps bend the credit card a little too.

[fscrivy]

this just goes to show gen1 of any new type will not live up to the hype

[Carnyakam]

What is the TDP on that chip? I think Earth said it was something like 220? is that correct??

[TeeBlack]

and they want you pay $800 for that? id stick with a 8350 or 3770k

[Carnyakam]

I really like the idea of Dual Quad, and when it does happen (way down the road, and as of right now) I think i would go with the 8350 when i upgrade.

[fscrivy]

and they want you pay $800 for that? id stick with a 8350 or 3770k

for me i want to play with 8350

[TeeBlack]

for me i want to play with 8350

just so you know the 8350 is not a true 8 core cpu.

[realneil]

just so you know the 8350 is not a true 8 core cpu.

But it works well,........

[werty316]

Yup, its a 220W beast and kind of a waste of a CPU considering what it brings to the table.

this just goes to show gen1 of any new type will not live up to the hype

What do you mean by "gen1"? This CPU is 2nd gen based on the Bulldozer microarchitecture.

I really like the idea of Dual Quad, and when it does happen (way down the road, and as of right now) I think i would go with the 8350 when i upgrade.

Dual Quad?

[jackjack]

That price tag 8350 for me

[Doctor_Death]

where did you guys get the $800 price from ?

[Doctor_Death]

I just turned in a request for a FX-9590.

[TeeBlack]

I just turned in a request for a FX-9590.

actually it's $900
AMD 5GHz FX-9590 CPU pricing info spotted, seems a bit too high :: TweakTown

[fscrivy]

i believe the high price is for normal people dont get there hands on a gen1 chip that really doesnt have a motherboard really designed for it and there is still alot of things to work out with who know by the the time the refresh hits it could be 300 to 400 or so

[TeeBlack]

what is this gen1 chip you keep talking about? and i still wouldnt pay that much for it

[saturn97]

As it stands right now there are only 2 mobo that are certified for this chip. It intrigued me when I first heard about it and I do indulge in the higher end items every now and then but after reading about this chip in the very few reviews there are right now. I won't be indulging in this one. 8350FX is on it's way to my door now. Just confirms to me I made a good purchase.