Ryzen 5 3450U vs FX-9590

Aggregate performance score

FX-9590
2013
8 cores / 8 threads, 220 Watt
6.42
+51.4%
Ryzen 5 3450U
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
4.24

FX-9590 outperforms Ryzen 5 3450U by an impressive 51% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-9590 and Ryzen 5 3450U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10621382
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataAMD Picasso (Ryzen 3000 APU)
Power efficiency2.7626.77
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020)
Release date6 July 2013 (11 years ago)1 May 2020 (4 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-9590 and Ryzen 5 3450U 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed4.7 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz3.5 GHz
L1 cacheno data384 KB
L2 cache8192 KB2 MB
L3 cacheno data4 MB
Chip lithography32 nm12 nm
Die size315 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature57 °C105 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million4500 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.375 V - Max: 1.5375 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-9590 and Ryzen 5 3450U 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+FP5
Power consumption (TDP)220 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-9590 and Ryzen 5 3450U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, BMI2, ABM, FMA, ADX, SMEP, SMAP, SMT, CPB, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SME
AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-9590 and Ryzen 5 3450U are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-9590 and Ryzen 5 3450U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) ( - 1200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-9590 and Ryzen 5 3450U.

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 6.42
+51.4%
Ryzen 5 3450U 4.24

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.

FX-9590 10194
+51.3%
Ryzen 5 3450U 6738

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.42 4.24
Recency 6 July 2013 1 May 2020
Physical cores 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 12 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 220 Watt 15 Watt

FX-9590 has a 51.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores.

Ryzen 5 3450U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 6 years, a 166.7% more advanced lithography process, and 1366.7% lower power consumption.

The FX-9590 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 3450U in performance tests.

Note that FX-9590 is a desktop processor while Ryzen 5 3450U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-9590 and Ryzen 5 3450U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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