Intel Core i7-4820K vs AMD FX-9590

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-4820K or Intel Core i7-4820K – 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 Intel Core i7-4820K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4820K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 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.
Intel Core i 4000X Group AMD FX-9000
4 Generation 2
Intel Core i7-4820K Name AMD FX-9590
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family AMD FX
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4820K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4820K is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
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.
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 5.0 GHz
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.7 GHz Frequency 4.7 GHz
4 CPU Cores 8
Yes Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading No
4x Cores 8x
8 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4820K does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD FX-9590 does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
-- Release date --
GPU name
-- Shaders --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- VP9 --
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- h264 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1866
59.7 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
4 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 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.
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 220 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4820K is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 10.0 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.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
22 nm Technology 32 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design --
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2013
280 $ Release price 270 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
10.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
LGA 2011 Socket AM3+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Ivy Bridge E Architecture Vishera (Piledriver)
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
15097
15097
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
13110
13110

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
10465
10465
Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
6500
6500

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
3813
3813
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
2587
2587

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
3392
3392
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
3020
3020

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1851
1851
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
1737
1737

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
772
772
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
634
634

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
728
728
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
713
713

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
625.9
625.9

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
141
141
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
114
114

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

Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
8.8
8.8
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
8.5
8.5