Opteron 6376 vs FX-9590

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Aggregate performance score

FX-9590
2013
8 cores / 8 threads, 220 Watt
6.42
+82.9%
Opteron 6376
2012
16 cores / 16 threads, 115 Watt
3.51

FX-9590 outperforms Opteron 6376 by an impressive 83% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-9590 and Opteron 6376 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10521526
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.66
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency2.762.89
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Abu Dhabi (2012)
Release date6 July 2013 (11 years ago)5 November 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$750

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

FX-9590 and Opteron 6376 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads816
Base clock speed4.7 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz3.2 GHz
L1 cacheno data768 KB
L2 cache8192 KB16 MB
L3 cacheno data8 MB (per die)
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size315 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperature57 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 million2,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.375 V - Max: 1.5375 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-9590 and Opteron 6376 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 configuration14
SocketAM3+G34
Power consumption (TDP)220 Watt115 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-9590 and Opteron 6376. 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 Opteron 6376 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-9590 and Opteron 6376. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-9590 and Opteron 6376.

PCIe versionn/a2.0

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
+82.9%
Opteron 6376 3.51

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
+83%
Opteron 6376 5572

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 531
+49.6%
Opteron 6376 355

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 2147
Opteron 6376 3066
+42.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.42 3.51
Recency 6 July 2013 5 November 2012
Physical cores 8 16
Threads 8 16
Power consumption (TDP) 220 Watt 115 Watt

FX-9590 has a 82.9% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 8 months.

Opteron 6376, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 91.3% lower power consumption.

The FX-9590 is our recommended choice as it beats the Opteron 6376 in performance tests.

Note that FX-9590 is a desktop processor while Opteron 6376 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-9590 and Opteron 6376, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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