Apple M1 vs FX-9590

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Aggregated performance score

FX-9590
2013
8 cores / 8 threads
6.59
+24.1%

FX-9590 outperforms Apple M1 by 24% based on our aggregated benchmark results.

Primary Details

Comparing FX-9590 and Apple M1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking9521090
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-Effectiveness Evaluation1.98no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataApple Apple M-Series
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)no data
Release date6 July 2013 (10 years ago)10 November 2020 (3 years ago)
Current price$298 $3.99

Cost-Effectiveness Evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed Specifications

FX-9590 and Apple M1 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed4.7 GHz2.064 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz3.2 GHz
L1 cacheno data2 MB
L2 cache8192 KB16 MB
L3 cacheno data16 MB
Chip lithography32 nm5 nm
Die size315 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature57 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 million16000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierYesNo
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.375 V - Max: 1.5375 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-9590 and Apple M1 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1no data
SocketAM3+no data
Power consumption (TDP)220 Wattno data

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-9590 and Apple M1. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+no data
FMA+no data
AVX+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-9590 and Apple M1 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-9590 and Apple M1. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataApple M1 8-Core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-9590 and Apple M1.

PCIe versionn/ano data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

FX-9590 6.59
+24.1%
Apple M1 5.31

FX-9590 outperforms Apple M1 by 24% based on our aggregated benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

FX-9590 10194
+24.2%
Apple M1 8207

FX-9590 outperforms Apple M1 by 24% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & Cons Summary


Performance score 6.59 5.31
Recency 6 July 2013 10 November 2020
Chip lithography 32 nm 5 nm

The FX-9590 is our recommended choice as it beats the Apple M1 in performance tests.

Note that FX-9590 is a desktop processor while Apple M1 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-9590 and Apple M1, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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