EPYC 9654 vs FX-9590

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Aggregate performance score

FX-9590
2013
8 cores / 8 threads, 220 Watt
6.42
EPYC 9654
2022
96 cores / 192 threads, 360 Watt
75.70
+1079%

EPYC 9654 outperforms FX-9590 by a whopping 1079% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-9590 and EPYC 9654 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10636
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data1.36
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Seriesno dataAMD EPYC
Power efficiency2.7619.90
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Genoa (2022−2023)
Release date6 July 2013 (11 years ago)10 November 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$11,805

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

FX-9590 and EPYC 9654 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)96
Threads8192
Base clock speed4.7 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz2.4 GHz
Multiplierno data24
L1 cacheno data6 MB
L2 cache8192 KB96 MB
L3 cacheno data384 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size315 mm212x 72 mm2
Maximum core temperature57 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 million78,840 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 EPYC 9654 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 configuration12
SocketAM3+SP5
Power consumption (TDP)220 Watt360 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-9590 and EPYC 9654. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-9590 and EPYC 9654 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-9590 and EPYC 9654. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4800
Maximum memory sizeno data6 TiB
Maximum memory bandwidthno data460.8 GB/s

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-9590 and EPYC 9654.

PCIe versionn/a5.0
PCI Express lanesno data128

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
EPYC 9654 75.70
+1079%

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
EPYC 9654 120246
+1080%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

FX-9590 534
EPYC 9654 1837
+244%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

FX-9590 2170
EPYC 9654 18836
+768%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.42 75.70
Recency 6 July 2013 10 November 2022
Physical cores 8 96
Threads 8 192
Chip lithography 32 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 220 Watt 360 Watt

FX-9590 has 63.6% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9654, on the other hand, has a 1079.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 1100% more physical cores and 2300% more threads, and a 540% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 9654 is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-9590 in performance tests.

Note that FX-9590 is a desktop processor while EPYC 9654 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-9590 and EPYC 9654, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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