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AMD FX-9590 Benchmark, Test and specs

Last updated: 2024-04-12

The AMD FX-9590 is a 8 core processor. It can handle 8 threads simultaneously and was introduced in Q3/2013. The AMD FX-9590 is based on the 2. generation of the AMD FX series and requires a mainboard with the socket AM3+. The AMD FX-9590 scores 634 points with one CPU core in the Geekbench 5 benchmark. When using all CPU cores, the result is 3,020 points.

At a glance
Name:	AMD FX-9590
Family:	AMD FX (30)
CPU group:	AMD FX-9000 (2)
Architecture:	Vishera (Piledriver)
Technology:	32 nm
Segment:	Desktop
Generation:	2
Predecessor:	--
Successor:	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The 8 CPU cores of the AMD FX-9590 clock with 4.70 GHz (5.00 GHz). The number of CPU cores and the clock frequency of the processor are largely responsible for the overall performance.

CPU Cores / Threads:	8 / 8
Core architecture:	normal
Cores:	8x

Hyperthreading / SMT:	No
Overclocking:	Yes
Frequency:	4.70 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	5.00 GHz
Turbo Frequency (8 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.

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

With the no iGPU, the AMD FX-9590 has an build in graphic solution. It has -- SM processors, which have a total of -- texture shaders. The iGPU not only enables games, but also significantly accelerates video playback.

Max. displays:
Generation:	--
Direct X:	--
Technology:
Max. GPU Memory:	--
Frame Generation:	No

Hardware codec support

Processors that have an integrated graphics can play videos faster and more efficiently. This can have a positive effect on the battery life of notebooks, for example.

AV1:	No
AVC:	No
VC-1:	No
JPEG:	No

Memory type:	Memory bandwidth:
Memory & PCIe The AMD FX-9590 supports up to memory in up to 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s.

DDR3-1866	29.9 GB/s
Max. Memory:
Memory channels:	2 (Dual Channel)
ECC:	Yes
PCIe:
PCIe Bandwidth:	--

Thermal Management With the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The AMD FX-9590 has a TDP of 220 W.

TDP (PL1 / PBP):	220 W
TDP (PL2):	--
TDP up:	--
TDP down:	--
Tjunction max.:	--

Technical details

The AMD FX-9590 has a 8.00 MB large cache. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. Modern production increases the efficiency of the processor.

Technology:	32 nm
Chip design:
Socket:	AM3+
L2-Cache:	--
L3-Cache:	8.00 MB
AES-NI:	Yes
Operating systems:	Windows 10, Linux

Virtualization:	AMD-V
Instruction set (ISA):	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions:	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Release date:	Q3/2013
Release price:	270 $
Part Number:	--
Documents:	--

AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz (5.00 GHz)

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Benchmark results

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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.


	Intel Core i7-990X 6C 12T @ 3.73 GHz	639
	Intel Pentium G3450T 2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz	639
	Intel Core i5-670 2C 4T @ 3.73 GHz	638
	AMD FX-9590 8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz	634
	Intel Core i3-3210 2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz	629
	Intel Pentium G3440T 2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz	624
	Intel Pentium G3250T 2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz	624

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.


	Intel Xeon Bronze 3204 6C 6T @ 1.90 GHz	3042
	AMD FX-9370 8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz	3040
	Intel Core i5-4690S 4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	3021
	AMD FX-9590 8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz	3020
	Intel Core i5-6585R 4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz	2998
	AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz	2975
	Intel Xeon E3-1230L v3 4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz	2968

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 Ryzen 5 1400 4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz	47
	AMD FX-8350 8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz	45
	Intel Core i5-4570 4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	43
	AMD FX-9590 8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz	41
	Intel Core i5-3570K 4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz	38
	AMD Ryzen 3 3200G 4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz	36
	AMD FX-6300 6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz	29

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.


	Intel Core i7-9700TE 8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz	10566
	Intel Xeon E5-2630L v4 10C 20T @ 2.20 GHz	10499
	Intel Xeon E5-2643 v3 6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz	10466
	AMD FX-9590 8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz	10465
	Intel Xeon D-1567 12C 24T @ 2.10 GHz	10461
	Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 8C 16T @ 2.80 GHz	10431
	Intel Xeon E5-1650 v3 6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz	10428

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.


	Intel Xeon E3-1225 v5 4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	616.6
	Intel Core i5-7400 4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	623.6
	Intel Core i5-4690 4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz	625.6
	AMD FX-9590 8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz	625.9
	Intel Core i3-9100 4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz	634
	Intel Core i3-9100F 4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz	634
	Intel Core i5-7500 4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz	638.4

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.


	Intel Core i3-4130 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	313
	Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2 8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz	312
	Intel Core i5-3330 4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz	308
	AMD FX-9590 8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz	291
	Intel Core i3-3240 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	286
	Intel Core i3-3220 2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	279
	Intel Xeon E5450 4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	271

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.


	Intel Core i7-4771 4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz	1983
	Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3 4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz	1969
	Intel Core i7-4790S 4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz	1968
	AMD FX-9590 8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz	1967
	Intel Core i5-8400T 6C 6T @ 1.70 GHz	1963
	Intel Xeon E5-1620 v3 4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz	1958
	AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE 4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz	1957

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.


	Intel Core i3-3220 2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	115
	Intel Core i3-4150T 2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	115
	Intel Core i3-4330T 2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	115
	AMD FX-9590 8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz	114
	Intel Core i5-2400 4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	114
	Intel Pentium G3450T 2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz	113
	Intel Pentium G3440T 2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz	113

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.


	Intel Core i5-7600K 4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz	717
	Intel Xeon E3-1265L v3 4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	717
	Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz	716
	AMD FX-9590 8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz	713
	AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz	712
	Intel Xeon E-2244G 4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	712
	Intel Core i5-9400T 6C 6T @ 2.80 GHz	710

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,510 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,477 entries

Blender 3.1 Benchmark
212 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,457 entries

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
190 entries

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (SC)
242 entries

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (MC)
744 entries

Cinebench R15 (SC)
1,110 entries

Cinebench R15 (MC)
1,106 entries

Geekbench 3 (SC)
942 entries

Geekbench 3 (MC)
938 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (SC)
825 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (MC)
836 entries

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GPU name:	no iGPU
GPU frequency:
GPU (Turbo):	No turbo
Compute units:	--
Shader:	--
Hardware Raytracing:	No
Release date:

h265 / HEVC (8 bit):	No
h265 / HEVC (10 bit):	No
h264:	No
VP8:	No
VP9:	No

AI hardware:	--
AI specifications:	--
NPU + CPU + iGPU:	--