Performance comparison: which is faster?
AMD FX-9590 (AMD, 2014) and Ryzen 5 1500X (AMD, 2017) are compared here. Compare not only scores, but also whether the motherboard can be reused and which GPU class is balanced with each CPU.
Overall performance: FX-9590 is about 4.8% faster
The sockets differ (AM3+ / AM4), so switching requires a motherboard replacement. For games, performance balance with the GPU (guideline CPU:GPU = 0.9:1) matters more than CPU speed alone.
Relative performance score (higher is faster). Actual speed varies by workload, cooling, and memory configuration.
| Item | FX-9590 | Ryzen 5 1500X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Score | 11,000 | 10,500 |
| Generation | FX | Ryzen 1000 |
| Socket | AM3+ | AM4 |
| Release Year | 2014 | 2017 |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| Compatible GPU Example | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX 7600 |
| If You Want To... | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Prioritize maximum speed for heavy work or a high-end GPU | FX-9590 |
| Upgrade while reusing the current motherboard | Choose the CPU matching your motherboard socket |
| Prioritize value and adequate performance | Ryzen 5 1500X (the lower model is often sufficient) |
FX-9590 is about 4.8% higher by score (FX-9590: 11000 points / Ryzen 5 1500X: 10500 points). For gaming, the GPU tier usually matters more than a few percent of CPU difference. For CPU-heavy work such as video editing and streaming, choose the faster CPU.
FX-9590 is FX, while Ryzen 5 1500X is Ryzen 1000.The sockets differ (AM3+ / AM4), so switching requires a motherboard replacement.
Using our CPU:GPU = 0.9:1 guideline, GeForce GTX 1080 pairs well with FX-9590 and Radeon RX 7600 pairs well with Ryzen 5 1500X. If either GPU is too strong or too weak, one part holds the other back.
