Apple M3 Max 14-Core vs FX-9590

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Aggregate performance score

FX-9590
2013
8 cores / 8 threads, 220 Watt
6.42
Apple M3 Max 14-Core
2023
14 cores / 14 threads, 78 Watt
22.98
+258%

Apple M3 Max 14-Core outperforms FX-9590 by a whopping 258% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-9590 and M3 Max 14-Core processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1064226
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataApple M3
Power efficiency2.7627.86
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)no data
Release date6 July 2013 (11 years ago)30 October 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-9590 and M3 Max 14-Core basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads814
Base clock speed4.7 GHz2.748 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz4.06 GHz
L2 cache8192 KBno data
Chip lithography32 nm3 nm
Die size315 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature57 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 million92000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.375 V - Max: 1.5375 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-9590 and M3 Max 14-Core compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1no data
SocketAM3+no data
Power consumption (TDP)220 Watt78 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-9590 and M3 Max 14-Core. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-9590 and M3 Max 14-Core are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-9590 and M3 Max 14-Core. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataApple M3 Max 30-Core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-9590 and M3 Max 14-Core.

PCIe versionn/ano data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

FX-9590 6.42
Apple M3 Max 14-Core 22.98
+258%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

FX-9590 10194
Apple M3 Max 14-Core 36505
+258%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.42 22.98
Recency 6 July 2013 30 October 2023
Physical cores 8 14
Threads 8 14
Chip lithography 32 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 220 Watt 78 Watt

Apple M3 Max 14-Core has a 257.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 75% more physical cores and 75% more threads, a 966.7% more advanced lithography process, and 182.1% lower power consumption.

The M3 Max 14-Core is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-9590 in performance tests.

Note that FX-9590 is a desktop processor while Apple M3 Max 14-Core is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-9590 and Apple M3 Max 14-Core, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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