Turion 64 ML-37 vs FX-9590
Aggregate performance score
FX-9590 outperforms Turion 64 ML-37 by a whopping 2937% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 1275 | 3481 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Series | no data | Turion 64 |
| Power efficiency | 1.12 | 0.23 |
| Designer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture codename | Vishera (2012−2015) | Lancaster (2005−2006) |
| Release date | 6 July 2013 (12 years ago) | March 2005 (20 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
FX-9590 and Turion 64 ML-37 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) | 1 (Single-Core) |
| Threads | 8 | 1 |
| Base clock speed | 4.7 GHz | no data |
| Boost clock speed | 5 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Bus rate | no data | 800 MHz |
| L1 cache | no data | 128 KB |
| L2 cache | 8192 KB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | no data | 0 KB |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 90 nm |
| Die size | 315 mm2 | 125 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 57 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | 1,200 million | 114 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
| P0 Vcore voltage | Min: 1.375 V - Max: 1.5375 V | no data |
Compatibility
Information on FX-9590 and Turion 64 ML-37 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 | 1 |
| Socket | AM3+ | 754 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 220 Watt | 35 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-9590 and Turion 64 ML-37. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | - |
| FMA | + | - |
| AVX | + | - |
| PowerNow | - | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-9590 and Turion 64 ML-37 are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | - |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-9590 and Turion 64 ML-37. 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 Turion 64 ML-37.
| PCIe version | n/a | no data |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 5.77 | 0.19 |
| Physical cores | 8 | 1 |
| Threads | 8 | 1 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 90 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 220 Watt | 35 Watt |
FX-9590 has a 2936.8% higher aggregate performance score, 700% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 181.3% more advanced lithography process.
Turion 64 ML-37, on the other hand, has 528.6% lower power consumption.
The AMD FX-9590 is our recommended choice as it beats the AMD Turion 64 ML-37 in performance tests.
Note that FX-9590 is a desktop processor while Turion 64 ML-37 is a notebook one.
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