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The AMD FX-9590 has 8 cores that run at a clock speed of 4.7GHz.
It has an L3 cache size of 8GB, an L2 cache size of 8192MB, and an L1 cache size of 384MB.
| Cores | 8 | More cores means more threads and therefore more processes can be run simultaneously |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 4.7GHz | Clock frequency indicates processor speed, but is only reliable in comparisons between CPUs of the same family |
| Codename | Vishera | The code name given by the manufacturers |
| Release Date | 11 Jun 2013 | The more recent the release, the more likely the CPU will receive up-to-date manufacturer support |
| TDP | 220W | The lower the TDP, the less power the CPU requires to run and thus the more efficient it is and the less heat it creates |
| L1 Cache | 384KB | The bigger the L1 cache, the more data can be stored for lightning CPU access to priority processes (though a bigger cache means a higher latency |
| L2 Cache | 8192KB | After L1 cache, L2 is utilized for slower (but still very fast) data access |
| L3 Cache | 8MB | The L3 cache is the largest CPU cache, but still provides very quick access to data |
| Lithography | 32nm | The smaller the lithographic technology used, the less power is required to run the CPU, and the less heat is created during intense use |
| CPU Socket | Socket AM3+ | The motherboard socket and CPU socket should match to indicate the CPU is compatible with the motherboard and will fit into it |
The CPU is under a year old, meaning it should be based on recent technologies and manufacturer support should almost certainly still be available.
Created with lithographic technology sized at 32 nanometers, the FX-9590 is quite efficiently built, although with a Thermal Design Power of 220W it requires a huge amount of power to run, and will inevitably create a lot of excess heat.
