AMD FX-9590 vs AMD EPYC 7F52

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AMD FX-9590 CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD EPYC 7F52
AMD FX-9590 AMD EPYC 7F52

CPU comparison

AMD FX-9590 or AMD EPYC 7F52 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.

The AMD FX-9590 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.00 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-9590 was released in Q3/2013.

The AMD EPYC 7F52 has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.90 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The AMD EPYC 7F52 was released in Q2/2020.
AMD FX (30) Family AMD EPYC (129)
AMD FX-9000 (2) CPU group AMD EPYC 7002 (24)
2 Generation 2
Vishera (Piledriver) Architecture Rome (Zen 2)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-9590 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.70 GHz (5.00 GHz). The AMD EPYC 7F52 has 16 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (3.90 GHz).

AMD FX-9590 Characteristic AMD EPYC 7F52
8 Cores 16
8 Threads 32
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking ? No
4.70 GHz Frequency 3.50 GHz
5.00 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 3.90 GHz
5.00 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 3.70 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 FX-9590 Characteristic AMD EPYC 7F52
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs.

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

The AMD FX-9590 supports a maximum of GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD EPYC 7F52 can connect up to GB of memory in 8 memory channels.

AMD FX-9590 Characteristic AMD EPYC 7F52
DDR3-1866 Memory DDR4-3200
Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 8 (Octa Channel)
29.9 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
-- L2 Cache --
8.00 MB L3 Cache 256.00 MB
-- PCIe version 4.0
-- PCIe lanes 128
-- PCIe Bandwidth 252.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD FX-9590 has a TDP of 220 W, that of the AMD EPYC 7F52 is 240 W.

AMD FX-9590 Characteristic AMD EPYC 7F52
220 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 240 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD FX-9590 has a 8.00 MB cache, while the AMD EPYC 7F52 cache has a total of 256.00 MB.

AMD FX-9590 Characteristic AMD EPYC 7F52
32 nm Technology 7 nm
Unknown Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
AM3+ Socket SP3
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2020
270 $ Release price 3100 $
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
AMD FX-9590 (54%)
AMD EPYC 7F52 (100%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
AMD FX-9590 (24%)
AMD EPYC 7F52 (100%)

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 FX-9590 AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz
634 (54%)
AMD EPYC 7F52 AMD EPYC 7F52
16C 32T @ 3.90 GHz
1166 (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 FX-9590 AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz
3020 (21%)
AMD EPYC 7F52 AMD EPYC 7F52
16C 32T @ 3.70 GHz
14477 (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 FX-9590 AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz
10465 (26%)
AMD EPYC 7F52 AMD EPYC 7F52
16C 32T @ 3.70 GHz
41028 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 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 FX-9590 AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD EPYC 7F52 AMD EPYC 7F52
16C 32T @ 3.90 GHz
446 (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 FX-9590 AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz
41 (100%)
AMD EPYC 7F52 AMD EPYC 7F52
16C 32T @ 3.70 GHz
0 (0%)

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 FX-9590 AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz
625.9 (100%)
AMD EPYC 7F52 AMD EPYC 7F52
16C 32T @ 3.70 GHz
0 (0%)

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 FX-9590 AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz
291 (100%)
AMD EPYC 7F52 AMD EPYC 7F52
16C 32T @ 3.90 GHz
0 (0%)

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 FX-9590 AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz
1967 (100%)
AMD EPYC 7F52 AMD EPYC 7F52
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz
0 (0%)

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 FX-9590 AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz
114 (100%)
AMD EPYC 7F52 AMD EPYC 7F52
16C 32T @ 3.90 GHz
0 (0%)

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 FX-9590 AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz
713 (100%)
AMD EPYC 7F52 AMD EPYC 7F52
16C 32T @ 3.70 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

AMD FX-9590 AMD EPYC 7F52
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