FX-9590 vs Ryzen Z2
FX-9590
Ryzen Z2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FX-9590 is positioned at rank 608 and the Ryzen Z2 is on rank 115, so the Ryzen Z2 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FX-9590
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Z2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-9590 | Ryzen Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-9590 | Ryzen Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FX-9590 and Ryzen Z2
FX-9590
The FX-9590 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 July 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L2 cache: 8192 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 220 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 10,194 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen Z2
The Ryzen Z2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 10,106 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The FX-9590 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen Z2's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the FX-9590 versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen Z2 — a 2% clock advantage for the Ryzen Z2 (base: 4.7 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The FX-9590 uses the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen Z2 uses Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the FX-9590 scores 10,194 against the Ryzen Z2's 10,106 — a 0.9% lead for the FX-9590.
| Feature | FX-9590 | Ryzen Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz | 5.1 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 4.7 GHz+42% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 8192 kB | 8 MB |
| Process | 32 nm | 4 nm-88% |
| Architecture | Vishera (2012−2015) | Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 10,194 | 10,106 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-9590 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen Z2 uses FP7/FP7r2/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-9590 | Ryzen Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | FP7/FP7r2/FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0+100% |
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