Intel Xeon E7-8893 v2 vs AMD FX-9590

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Intel Xeon E7-8893 v2 or Intel Xeon E7-8893 v2 – 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 Xeon E7-8893 v2 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon E7 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E7-8893 v2, 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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E7-8893 v2 Name AMD FX-9590
Intel Xeon E7 Family AMD FX
4 Generation 2
Intel Xeon E7 v2 Group AMD FX-9000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E7-8893 v2 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E7-8893 v2 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 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.
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.0 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.4 GHz Frequency 4.7 GHz
12 Threads 8
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 5.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
6 CPU Cores 8
6x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E7-8893 v2 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 1.5 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 2
1.5 TB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1866
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 155 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.
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155 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 220 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E7-8893 v2 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 38.0 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.
Q1/2014 Release date Q3/2013
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0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
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Ivy Bridge EX Architecture Vishera (Piledriver)
22 nm Technology 32 nm
LGA 2011 Socket AM3+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
5000 $ Release price 270 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
38.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB