AMD Ryzen 7 1800X vs AMD FX-9590

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X or AMD Ryzen 7 1800X – 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 Ryzen 7 1800X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) 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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X Name AMD FX-9590
AMD Ryzen 7 Family AMD FX
1 Generation 2
AMD Ryzen 1000 Group AMD FX-9000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X is 3.6 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.
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.0 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 4.7 GHz
16 Threads 8
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 5.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
8 CPU Cores 8
8x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD FX-9590 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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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-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1866
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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.
95 °C Tjunction max --
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 220 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 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.
Q1/2017 Release date Q3/2013
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Monolithic Chip design --
Summit Ridge (Zen) Architecture Vishera (Piledriver)
14 nm Technology 32 nm
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket AM3+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
450 $ Release price 270 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
30932
30932
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
13110
13110

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
16325
16325
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
10465
10465

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
6344
6344
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
3020
3020

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
4529
4529
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
1737
1737

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
4356
4356
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
2587
2587

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1617
1617
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
713
713

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
932
932
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
634
634

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
625.9
625.9
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
241.2
241.2

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
163
163
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
114
114

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
141
141
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
41
41

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

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
18.0
18.0
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
8.5
8.5

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

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
2.0
2.0
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
1.4
1.4