AMD FX-9590 vs Intel Xeon Gold 6126F

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AMD FX-9590 or AMD FX-9590 – 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-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.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6126F features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6126F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
AMD FX-9000 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5100/6100
2 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD FX-9590 Name Intel Xeon Gold 6126F
AMD FX Family Intel Xeon Gold
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6126F has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6126F is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
8 Threads 24
8x Cores 12x
8 CPU Cores 12
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
5.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
4.7 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
5.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-9590 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6126F 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 768.0 GB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes ECC Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 768.0 GB
2 Memory channels 6
-- Bandwidth 128.1 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 220 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 135 W watts.
220 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 135 W
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Technical details

The AMD FX-9590 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 Intel Xeon Gold 6126F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 19.0 MB cache.
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2017
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
32 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Chip design Monolithic
270 $ Release price 1930 $
Vishera (Piledriver) Architecture Skylake
8.0 MB L3-Cache 19.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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AM3+ Socket LGA 3647
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes