FX-9590 vs Xeon E-2226GE
FX-9590
Xeon E-2226GE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FX-9590 is positioned at rank 608 and the Xeon E-2226GE is on rank 438, so the Xeon E-2226GE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FX-9590
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2226GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-9590 | Xeon E-2226GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-9590 | Xeon E-2226GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FX-9590 and Xeon E-2226GE
FX-9590
The FX-9590 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 July 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L2 cache: 8192 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 220 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 10,194 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E-2226GE
The Xeon E-2226GE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 June 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,026 points. Launch price was $286.
Processing Power
The FX-9590 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E-2226GE offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the FX-9590 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the FX-9590 versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon E-2226GE — a 8.3% clock advantage for the FX-9590 (base: 4.7 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The FX-9590 uses the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E-2226GE uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the FX-9590 scores 10,194 against the Xeon E-2226GE's 10,026 — a 1.7% lead for the FX-9590.
| Feature | FX-9590 | Xeon E-2226GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+33% | 6 / 6 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+9% | 4.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.7 GHz+38% | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 8192 kB+3100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Vishera (2012−2015) | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 10,194+2% | 10,026 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-9590 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E-2226GE uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-9590 | Xeon E-2226GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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