Intel Core i7-4790K | AMD FX-9590 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-4790K and the AMD FX-9590 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-4790K 4 core processor released in Q2/2014 with the AMD FX-9590 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2013. |
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Intel Core i7 (299) | Family | AMD FX (30) |
Intel Core i 4000 (DC) (2) | CPU group | AMD FX-9000 (2) |
4 | Generation | 2 |
Devils Canyon S | Architecture | Vishera (Piledriver) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-4790K is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.00 GHz (4.40 GHz). The processor can compute 8 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. |
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Intel Core i7-4790K | Characteristic | AMD FX-9590 |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
4.00 GHz | Frequency | 4.70 GHz |
4.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.00 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 5.00 GHz |
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. |
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Intel HD Graphics 4600 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.25 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
7.5 | GPU Generation | -- |
22 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
20 | Compute units | -- |
160 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
11.1 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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Intel HD Graphics 4600 | GPU | no iGPU |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-4790K, while the AMD FX-9590 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-4790K | Characteristic | AMD FX-9590 |
DDR3-1600, DDR3L-1600 | Memory | DDR3-1866 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-4790K has a TDP of 88 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. |
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Intel Core i7-4790K | Characteristic | AMD FX-9590 |
88 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 220 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-4790K has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of AMD FX-9590 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-4790K | Characteristic | AMD FX-9590 |
22 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
LGA 1150 | Socket | AM3+ |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2014 | Release date | Q3/2013 |
310 $ | Release price | 270 $ |
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Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
Intel HD Graphics 4600 @ 1.25 GHz |
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AMD FX-9590
@ 0.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-4790K | AMD FX-9590 |
Unknown | Unknown |