AMD FX-8350 vs AMD FX-9590

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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AMD FX-8350 or AMD FX-8350 – 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 FX-8350 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-8350, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ 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 FX-8000 Group AMD FX-9000
2 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD FX-8350 Name AMD FX-9590
AMD FX Family AMD FX
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-8350 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8350 is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 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.
8 Threads 8
8x Cores 8x
8 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.0 GHz
4.0 GHz Frequency 4.7 GHz
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 5.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-8350 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD FX-9590 does not have integrated graphics.
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-- Technology --
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

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

pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Memory type DDR3-1866
Yes ECC Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
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Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 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.
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 220 W
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Technical details

The AMD FX-8350 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 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.
Q4/2012 Release date Q3/2013
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
32 nm Technology 32 nm
-- Chip design --
170 $ Release price 270 $
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Vishera (Piledriver)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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AM3+ Socket AM3+
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
13110
13110
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
11164
11164

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
10465
10465
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
5992
5992

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
3020
3020
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2777
2777

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
2587
2587
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2144
2144

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
1737
1737
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1543
1543

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
713
713
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
665
665

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
691.3
691.3
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
625.9
625.9

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
634
634
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
573
573

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
114
114
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
96
96

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
45
45
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
41
41

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
8.5
8.5
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
6.9
6.9

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
1.4
1.4
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1.1
1.1