AMD FX-9590 vs Intel Core i7-4790K: What is the difference?
39points
AMD FX-9590
51points
Intel Core i7-4790K
Comparison winner
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63 facts in comparison
AMD FX-9590
Intel Core i7-4790K
Why is AMD FX-9590 better than Intel Core i7-4790K?
- 2.35x faster CPU speed?
8 x 4.7GHzvs4 x 4GHz - 266MHz higher ram speed?
1866MHzvs1600MHz - 7MB bigger L2 cache?
8MBvs1MB - 0.6GHz higher turbo clock speed?
5GHzvs4.4GHz - 30.24% higher PassMark result?
10535vs8089 - 128KB bigger L1 cache?
384KBvs256KB - 0.75MB/core more L2 cache per core?
1MB/corevs0.25MB/core - 0.4GT/s faster bus transfer rate?
5.4GT/svs5GT/s
Why is Intel Core i7-4790K better than AMD FX-9590?
- 17.
04°C higher maximum operating temperature?
74.04°Cvs57°C - 10nm smaller semiconductor size?
22nmvs32nm - 132W lower TDP?
88Wvs220W - 1 newer version of PCI Express (PCIe)?
3vs2 - Has integrated graphics?
- 4.6GB/s more memory bandwidth?
25.6GB/svs21GB/s - 41.46% higher PassMark result (single)?
2484vs1756 - 1MB/core more L3 cache per core?
2MB/corevs1MB/core
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Price comparison
User reviews
Overall Rating
AMD FX-9590
1 User reviews
AMD FX-9590
10.
0/10
1 User reviews
Intel Core i7-4790K
2 User reviews
Intel Core i7-4790K
9.5/10
2 User reviews
Features
Value for money
10.0/10
1 votes
9.5/10
2 votes
Gaming
9.0/10
1 votes
9.5/10
2 votes
Performance
10.0/10
1 votes
9.5/10
2 votes
Reliability
10.0/10
1 votes
9.5/10
2 votes
Energy efficiency
3.0/10
1 votes
10.0/10
2 votes
Performance
CPU speed
8 x 4.7GHz
4 x 4GHz
The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
CPU threads
More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.
turbo clock speed
4.4GHz
When the CPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
Has an unlocked multiplier
✔AMD FX-9590
✔Intel Core i7-4790K
Some processors come with an unlocked multiplier which makes them easy to overclock, allowing you to gain increased performance in games and other apps.
L2 cache
A larger L2 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L3 cache
A larger L3 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L1 cache
A larger L1 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L2 core
1MB/core
0.
25MB/core
More data can be stored in the L2 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
L3 core
1MB/core
2MB/core
More data can be stored in the L3 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
Benchmarks
PassMark result
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using multiple threads.
PassMark result (single)
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using a single thread.
Geekbench 5 result (multi)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD FX-9590)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2022)
Cinebench R20 (multi) result
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD FX-9590)
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s multi-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Cinebench R20 (single) result
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD FX-9590)
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s single-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Geekbench 5 result (single)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD FX-9590)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2022)
Blender (bmw27) result
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD FX-9590)
423.2seconds
The Blender (bmw27) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.
Blender (classroom) result
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD FX-9590)
1320.7seconds
The Blender (classroom) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene.
More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.
performance per watt
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD FX-9590)
This means the CPU is more efficient, giving a greater amount of performance for each watt of power used.
Integrated graphics
GPU clock speed
∅
Not applicable
350MHz
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a higher clock speed.
GPU turbo
∅
Not applicable
1250MHz
When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
GPU execution units
∅
Not applicable
A graphics processing unit (GPU) with a greater number of execution units can deliver better graphics.
supported displays
∅
Not applicable
Using multiple displays you can create a larger workspace, making it easier to work across multiple apps.
DirectX version
∅
Not applicable
DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenGL version
∅
Not applicable
OpenGL is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenCL version
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD FX-9590)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-4790K)
Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.
texture mapping units (TMUs)
∅
Not applicable
TMUs take textures and map them to the geometry of a 3D scene. More TMUs will typically mean that texture information is processed faster.
render output units (ROPs)
∅
Not applicable
The ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, writing the final pixel data to memory and carrying out other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the look of graphics.
Memory
RAM speed
1866MHz
1600MHz
It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.
maximum memory bandwidth
21GB/s
25.6GB/s
This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.
DDR memory version
DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is the most common type of RAM. Newer versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy-efficient.
memory channels
More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU.
maximum memory amount
The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported.
bus transfer rate
5.4GT/s
The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.
Supports ECC memory
✖AMD FX-9590
✖Intel Core i7-4790K
Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.
eMMC version
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD FX-9590)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-4790K)
A higher version of eMMC allows faster memory interfaces, having a positive effect on the performance of a device. For example, when transferring files from your computer to the internal storage over USB.
bus speed
Unknown.
Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD FX-9590)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-4790K)
The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.
Features
uses multithreading
✖AMD FX-9590
✔Intel Core i7-4790K
Multithreading technology (such as Intel’s Hyperthreading or AMD’s Simultaneous Multithreading) provides increased performance by splitting each of the processor’s physical cores into virtual cores, also known as threads. This way, each core can run two instruction streams at once.
Has AES
✔AMD FX-9590
✔Intel Core i7-4790K
AES is used to speed up encryption and decryption.
Has AVX
✔AMD FX-9590
✔Intel Core i7-4790K
AVX is used to help speed up calculations in multimedia, scientific and financial apps, as well as improving Linux RAID software performance.
SSE version
SSE is used to speed up multimedia tasks such as editing an image or adjusting audio volume. Each new version contains new instructions and improvements.
Has F16C
✔AMD FX-9590
✔Intel Core i7-4790K
F16C is used to speed up tasks such as adjusting the contrast of an image or adjusting volume.
bits executed at a time
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD FX-9590)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-4790K)
NEON provides acceleration for media processing, such as listening to MP3s.
Has MMX
✔AMD FX-9590
✔Intel Core i7-4790K
MMX is used to speed up tasks such as adjusting the contrast of an image or adjusting volume.
Has TrustZone
✖AMD FX-9590
✖Intel Core i7-4790K
A technology integrated into the processor to secure the device for use with features such as mobile payments and streaming video using digital rights management (DRM).