FX-9590 vs Ryzen 5 5600X3D

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 5600X3D
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 105 Watt
13.80
+115%
FX-9590
2013
8 cores / 8 threads, 220 Watt
6.42

Ryzen 5 5600X3D outperforms FX-9590 by a whopping 115% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 5600X3D and FX-9590 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking5381063
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation41.97no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency12.442.76
Architecture codenameVermeer (2020−2024)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release date7 July 2023 (1 year ago)6 July 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$229no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 5600X3D and FX-9590 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads128
Base clock speed3.3 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz5 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache512 KB (per core)8192 KB
L3 cache96 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography7 nm32 nm
Die size74 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data57 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplier-+
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.375 V - Max: 1.5375 V

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 5600X3D and FX-9590 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
SocketAM4AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt220 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 5600X3D and FX-9590. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 5600X3D and FX-9590 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 5600X3D and FX-9590. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 5600X3D and FX-9590.

PCIe version4.0n/a
PCI Express lanes20no 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.

Ryzen 5 5600X3D 13.80
+115%
FX-9590 6.42

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.

Ryzen 5 5600X3D 21921
+115%
FX-9590 10194

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.

Ryzen 5 5600X3D 2083
+290%
FX-9590 534

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.

Ryzen 5 5600X3D 9374
+332%
FX-9590 2170

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.80 6.42
Recency 7 July 2023 6 July 2013
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 12 8
Chip lithography 7 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 220 Watt

Ryzen 5 5600X3D has a 115% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 50% more threads, a 357.1% more advanced lithography process, and 109.5% lower power consumption.

FX-9590, on the other hand, has 33.3% more physical cores.

The Ryzen 5 5600X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-9590 in performance tests.


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