AMD EPYC 7443 vs AMD FX-9590

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AMD EPYC 7443 or AMD EPYC 7443 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD EPYC 7443 features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7443, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
The AMD FX-9590 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-9590, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
AMD EPYC 7003 Group AMD FX-9000
3 Generation 2
AMD EPYC 7443 Name AMD FX-9590
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD EPYC Family AMD FX
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 7443 has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7443 is 2.85 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD FX-9590 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-9590 is 4.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
None None 5.0 GHz
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.85 GHz Frequency 4.7 GHz
24 CPU Cores 8
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading No
24x Zen 3 Cores 8x
48 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC 7443 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD FX-9590 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 4.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR3-1866
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
4.0 TB Max. Memory 0 bytes
8 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 200 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 220 W watts.
165 W TDP down None
200 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 220 W
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Technical details

The AMD EPYC 7443 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD FX-9590 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V
7 nm Technology 32 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
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Q1/2021 Release date Q3/2013
2010 $ Release price 270 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
128.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SP3 Socket AM3+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Milan (Zen 3) Architecture Vishera (Piledriver)