Intel Core i7-5775R vs AMD FX-9590

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-5775R or Intel Core i7-5775R – 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 i7-5775R features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-5775R, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 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 5000 Group AMD FX-9000
5 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-5775R Name AMD FX-9590
Intel Core i7 Family AMD FX
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-5775R has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-5775R is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 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.
8 Threads 8
4x Cores 8x
4 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking Yes
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.0 GHz
3.3 GHz Frequency 4.7 GHz
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 5.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-5775R has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-5775R uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD FX-9590 does not have integrated graphics.
384 Shaders --
Q2/2015 Release date --
14 nm Technology --
12 Direct X --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
48 Execution units --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
8 Generation --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 GPU name
 
 

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.
Decode VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode JPEG --
No AV1 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1866
No ECC Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
29.9 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 220 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-5775R 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 6.0 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.
Q2/2015 Release date Q3/2013
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
-- Release price 270 $
Broadwell S Architecture Vishera (Piledriver)
6.0 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)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1364 Socket AM3+
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5775R
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
16986
16986
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 i7-5775R
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
7780
7780

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5775R
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
4083
4083
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
2587
2587

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5775R
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
4002
4002
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
3020
3020

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5775R
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1012
1012
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
634
634

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5775R
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
774
774
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 i7-5775R
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
154
154
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
114
114

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

AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
8.5
8.5
Intel Core i7-5775R
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
8.3
8.3