Intel Core i7-5930K vs AMD FX-9590

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-5930K or Intel Core i7-5930K – 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 i7-5930K features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-5930K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 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 Core i7-5930K Name AMD FX-9590
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family AMD FX
5 Generation 2
Intel Core i 5000X Group AMD FX-9000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-5930K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-5930K is 3.5 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
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Frequency 4.7 GHz
12 Threads 8
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 5.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
6 CPU Cores 8
6x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-5930K does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD FX-9590 does not have integrated graphics.
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-- Direct X --
GPU name
-- Technology --
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-- Shaders --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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.
-- AVC --
-- VC-1 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- h264 --
-- VP8 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- JPEG --
-- 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 68.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3-1866
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 140 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.
-- Tjunction max --
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 220 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-5930K 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 15.0 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.
Q3/2014 Release date Q3/2013
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Monolithic Chip design --
Haswell E Architecture Vishera (Piledriver)
22 nm Technology 32 nm
LGA 2011-3 Socket AM3+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
499 $ Release price 270 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
15.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5930K
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
24408
24408
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 i7-5930K
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
10302
10302

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5930K
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
5788
5788
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
3020
3020

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5930K
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
3844
3844
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
2587
2587

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5930K
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
3043
3043
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
1737
1737

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5930K
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
1149
1149
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
713
713

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5930K
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
984
984
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
Intel Core i7-5930K
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
313.2
313.2

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

Intel Core i7-5930K
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
11.7
11.7
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
8.5
8.5

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

Intel Core i7-5930K
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
1.8
1.8
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.7 GHz
1.4
1.4