Phenom X4 9650 vs FX-9590

Aggregate performance score

FX-9590
2013
8 cores / 8 threads, 220 Watt
6.42
+489%
Phenom X4 9650
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.09

FX-9590 outperforms Phenom X4 9650 by a whopping 489% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-9590 and Phenom X4 9650 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10632416
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.761.09
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Agena (2007−2008)
Release date6 July 2013 (11 years ago)March 2008 (16 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-9590 and Phenom X4 9650 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 GHzno data
Boost clock speed5 GHz2.3 GHz
L1 cacheno data128 KB (per core)
L2 cache8192 KB512 KB (per core)
L3 cacheno data2 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm65 nm
Die size315 mm2285 mm2
Maximum core temperature57 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 million450 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 Phenom X4 9650 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+AM2+
Power consumption (TDP)220 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-9590 and Phenom X4 9650. 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 Phenom X4 9650 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-9590 and Phenom X4 9650. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-9590 and Phenom X4 9650.

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
+489%
Phenom X4 9650 1.09

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
+488%
Phenom X4 9650 1733

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
+124%
Phenom X4 9650 238

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
+186%
Phenom X4 9650 758

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.42 1.09
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 220 Watt 95 Watt

FX-9590 has a 489% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 103.1% more advanced lithography process.

Phenom X4 9650, on the other hand, has 131.6% lower power consumption.

The FX-9590 is our recommended choice as it beats the Phenom X4 9650 in performance tests.


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