FX-9590 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 350 Watt
60.35
+840%
FX-9590
2013
8 cores / 8 threads, 220 Watt
6.42

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX outperforms FX-9590 by a whopping 840% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and FX-9590 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking151063
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation12.06no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency16.322.76
Architecture codenameStorm Peak (2023)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release date19 October 2023 (1 year ago)6 July 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,899no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads648
Base clock speed4 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed5.3 GHz5 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache1 MB (per core)8192 KB
L3 cache128 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography5 nm32 nm
Die size4x 71 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data57 °C
Number of transistors26,280 million1,200 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 Threadripper PRO 7975WX 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
SocketsTR5AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt220 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX 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 Threadripper PRO 7975WX and FX-9590 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and FX-9590. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and FX-9590.

PCIe version5.0n/a
PCI Express lanes128no 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 Threadripper PRO 7975WX 60.35
+840%
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 Threadripper PRO 7975WX 95865
+840%
FX-9590 10194

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 60.35 6.42
Recency 19 October 2023 6 July 2013
Physical cores 32 8
Threads 64 8
Chip lithography 5 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 220 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX has a 840% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 540% more advanced lithography process.

FX-9590, on the other hand, has 59.1% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-9590 in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX is a server/workstation processor while FX-9590 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and FX-9590, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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