AMD EPYC 9474F vs AMD FX-9590

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AMD EPYC 9474F CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD FX-9590
AMD EPYC 9474F AMD FX-9590

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD EPYC 9474F and the AMD FX-9590 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the AMD EPYC 9474F 48 core processor released in Q4/2022 with the AMD FX-9590 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2013.
AMD EPYC (129) Family AMD FX (30)
AMD EPYC 9004 (21) CPU group AMD FX-9000 (2)
4 Generation 2
Genoa / Genoa-X (Zen 4) Architecture Vishera (Piledriver)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 9474F is a 48 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.60 GHz (4.10 GHz). The processor can compute 96 threads at the same time. The AMD FX-9590 clocks with 4.70 GHz (5.00 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.

AMD EPYC 9474F Characteristic AMD FX-9590
48 Cores 8
96 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? Yes
3.60 GHz Frequency 4.70 GHz
4.10 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 5.00 GHz
3.95 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 5.00 GHz

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

AMD EPYC 9474F Characteristic AMD FX-9590
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to 6144 GB of memory in a maximum of 12 memory channels is supported by the AMD EPYC 9474F, while the AMD FX-9590 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s enabled.

AMD EPYC 9474F Characteristic AMD FX-9590
DDR5-4800 Memory DDR3-1866
6144 GB Max. Memory
12 Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
460.8 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
48.00 MB L2 Cache --
256.00 MB L3 Cache 8.00 MB
5.0 PCIe version --
128 PCIe lanes --
504.1 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The AMD EPYC 9474F has a TDP of 360 W. The TDP of the AMD FX-9590 is 220 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

AMD EPYC 9474F Characteristic AMD FX-9590
360 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 220 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
400 W TDP up --
320 W TDP down --
100 °C Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD EPYC 9474F has 304.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of AMD FX-9590 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm.

AMD EPYC 9474F Characteristic AMD FX-9590
5 nm Technology 32 nm
Chiplet Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
SP5 Socket AM3+
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows Server 2022, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q4/2022 Release date Q3/2013
6780 $ Release price 270 $
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD EPYC 9474F AMD EPYC 9474F
48C 96T @ 4.10 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-9590 AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz
634 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD EPYC 9474F AMD EPYC 9474F
48C 96T @ 3.95 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-9590 AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz
3020 (100%)

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

In the Blender Benchmark 3.1, the scenes "monster", "junkshop" and "classroom" are rendered and the time required by the system is measured. In our benchmark we test the CPU and not the graphics card. Blender 3.1 was presented as a standalone version in March 2022.
AMD EPYC 9474F AMD EPYC 9474F
48C 96T @ 3.95 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-9590 AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz
41 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD EPYC 9474F AMD EPYC 9474F
48C 96T @ 3.95 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-9590 AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz
10465 (100%)

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Blender is a free 3D graphics software for rendering (creating) 3D bodies, which can also be textured and animated in the software. The Blender benchmark creates predefined scenes and measures the time (s) required for the entire scene. The shorter the time required, the better. We selected bmw27 as the benchmark scene.
AMD EPYC 9474F AMD EPYC 9474F
48C 96T @ 3.95 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-9590 AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz
625.9 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
AMD EPYC 9474F AMD EPYC 9474F
48C 96T @ 4.10 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-9590 AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz
291 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
AMD EPYC 9474F AMD EPYC 9474F
48C 96T @ 3.60 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-9590 AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz
1967 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD EPYC 9474F AMD EPYC 9474F
48C 96T @ 4.10 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-9590 AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz
114 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD EPYC 9474F AMD EPYC 9474F
48C 96T @ 3.95 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-9590 AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz
713 (100%)

Devices using this processor

AMD EPYC 9474F AMD FX-9590
Unknown Unknown

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