Ryzen Z1 vs FX-9590

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Aggregate performance score

FX-9590
2013
8 cores / 8 threads, 220 Watt
6.42
Ryzen Z1
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
11.94
+86%

Ryzen Z1 outperforms FX-9590 by an impressive 86% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-9590 and Ryzen Z1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1064651
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataPhoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency2.7675.28
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
Release date6 July 2013 (11 years ago)May 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-9590 and Ryzen Z1 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads812
Base clock speed4.7 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz4.9 GHz
L1 cacheno data64 KB (per core)
L2 cache8192 KB1 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm4 nm
Die size315 mm2137 mm2
Maximum core temperature57 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1,200 millionno data
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 Ryzen Z1 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+FP8
Power consumption (TDP)220 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-9590 and Ryzen Z1. 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 Ryzen Z1 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-9590 and Ryzen Z1. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon 740M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-9590 and Ryzen Z1.

PCIe versionn/a4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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
Ryzen Z1 11.94
+86%

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
Ryzen Z1 18962
+86%

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
Ryzen Z1 2252
+322%

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
Ryzen Z1 8321
+283%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.42 11.94
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 8 12
Chip lithography 32 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 220 Watt 15 Watt

FX-9590 has 33.3% more physical cores.

Ryzen Z1, on the other hand, has a 86% higher aggregate performance score, 50% more threads, a 700% more advanced lithography process, and 1366.7% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Z1 is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-9590 in performance tests.

Note that FX-9590 is a desktop processor while Ryzen Z1 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-9590 and Ryzen Z1, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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