Core 2 Duo SP9300 vs FX-9590
Aggregate performance score
FX-9590 outperforms Core 2 Duo SP9300 by a whopping 955% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
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Primary details
Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 1238 | 3025 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | no data | 0.01 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Series | no data | Intel Core 2 Duo |
| Power efficiency | 1.11 | 0.93 |
| Designer | AMD | Intel |
| Architecture codename | Vishera (2012−2015) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| Release date | 6 July 2013 (12 years ago) | 20 August 2008 (17 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $284 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Performance to price scatter graph
Detailed specifications
FX-9590 and Core 2 Duo SP9300 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 cores | 8 (Octa-Core) | 2 (Dual-core) |
| Threads | 8 | 2 |
| Base clock speed | 4.7 GHz | 2.26 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 5 GHz | 2.26 GHz |
| Bus rate | no data | 1066 MHz |
| L2 cache | 8192 KB | 6 MB |
| L3 cache | no data | 6 MB L2 Cache |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 45 nm |
| Die size | 315 mm2 | 107 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 57 °C | 105 °C |
| Number of transistors | 1,200 million | 410 Million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
| P0 Vcore voltage | Min: 1.375 V - Max: 1.5375 V | no data |
| VID voltage range | no data | 1.05V - 1.15V |
Compatibility
Information on FX-9590 and Core 2 Duo SP9300 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 configuration | 1 | no data |
| Socket | AM3+ | BGA956 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 220 Watt | 25 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-9590 and Core 2 Duo SP9300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | - |
| FMA | + | - |
| AVX | + | - |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| Turbo Boost Technology | no data | - |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | no data | - |
| Idle States | no data | - |
| Demand Based Switching | no data | - |
| FSB parity | no data | - |
Security technologies
FX-9590 and Core 2 Duo SP9300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
| EDB | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-9590 and Core 2 Duo SP9300 are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | - |
| VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-9590 and Core 2 Duo SP9300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-9590 and Core 2 Duo SP9300.
| PCIe version | n/a | no data |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 5.80 | 0.55 |
| Recency | 6 July 2013 | 20 August 2008 |
| Physical cores | 8 | 2 |
| Threads | 8 | 2 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 45 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 220 Watt | 25 Watt |
FX-9590 has a 954.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 40.6% more advanced lithography process.
Core 2 Duo SP9300, on the other hand, has 780% lower power consumption.
The AMD FX-9590 is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Core 2 Duo SP9300 in performance tests.
Note that FX-9590 is a desktop processor while Core 2 Duo SP9300 is a notebook one.
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