Sempron 2600+ vs FX-9590

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Aggregate performance score

FX-9590
2013
8 cores / 8 threads, 220 Watt
6.42
+3913%
Sempron 2600+
2001
1 core / 1 thread, 62 Watt
0.16

FX-9590 outperforms Sempron 2600+ by a whopping 3913% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-9590 and Sempron 2600+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10643298
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.760.24
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Palermo (2001−2005)
Release date6 July 2013 (11 years ago)January 2001 (23 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$60

Detailed specifications

FX-9590 and Sempron 2600+ 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)1 (Single-Core)
Threads81
Base clock speed4.7 GHzno data
Boost clock speed5 GHz1.83 GHz
L1 cacheno data128 KB
L2 cache8192 KB256K
L3 cacheno data0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm130 nm
Die size315 mm2144 mm2
Maximum core temperature57 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 million69 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 Sempron 2600+ 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+754
Power consumption (TDP)220 Watt62 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-9590 and Sempron 2600+. 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 Sempron 2600+ are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-9590 and Sempron 2600+. 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 Sempron 2600+.

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
+3913%
Sempron 2600+ 0.16

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
+3929%
Sempron 2600+ 253

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.42 0.16
Physical cores 8 1
Threads 8 1
Chip lithography 32 nm 130 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 220 Watt 62 Watt

FX-9590 has a 3912.5% higher aggregate performance score, 700% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 306.3% more advanced lithography process.

Sempron 2600+, on the other hand, has 254.8% lower power consumption.

The FX-9590 is our recommended choice as it beats the Sempron 2600+ in performance tests.


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