Core 2 Extreme QX9770 vs FX-9590

Aggregate performance score

FX-9590
2013
8 cores / 8 threads, 220 Watt
6.35
+121%
Core 2 Extreme QX9770
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 136 Watt
2.87

FX-9590 outperforms Core 2 Extreme QX9770 by a whopping 121% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking11151731
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.762.02
DesignerAMDIntel
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Yorkfield (2007−2009)
Release date6 July 2013 (11 years ago)March 2008 (17 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-9590 and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed4.7 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus rateno data1600 MHz
L1 cacheno data64K (per core)
L2 cache8192 KB12 MB (shared)
L3 cacheno data0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm45 nm
Die size315 mm22x 107 mm2
Maximum core temperature57 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data55 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million820 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier++
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.375 V - Max: 1.5375 Vno data
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.3625V

Compatibility

Information on FX-9590 and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 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 configuration11
SocketAM3+LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)220 Watt136 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-9590 and Core 2 Extreme QX9770. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

FX-9590 and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-9590 and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-9590 and Core 2 Extreme QX9770. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR1, DDR2, DDR3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-9590 and Core 2 Extreme QX9770.

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.

FX-9590 6.35
+121%
Core 2 Extreme QX9770 2.87

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. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

FX-9590 10194
+121%
Core 2 Extreme QX9770 4611

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.35 2.87
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 220 Watt 136 Watt

FX-9590 has a 121.3% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 40.6% more advanced lithography process.

Core 2 Extreme QX9770, on the other hand, has 61.8% lower power consumption.

The AMD FX-9590 is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 in performance tests.

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