FX-9590 vs Xeon D-1540
FX-9590
Xeon D-1540
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 Xeon D-1540 is on rank 260, so the Xeon D-1540 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 Xeon D-1540
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-9590 | Xeon D-1540 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower 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) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-9590 | Xeon D-1540 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon D-1540
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.
Xeon D-1540
The Xeon D-1540 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,037 points. Launch price was $581.
Processing Power
The FX-9590 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, matching the Xeon D-1540's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the FX-9590 versus 2.6 GHz on the Xeon D-1540 — a 63.2% clock advantage for the FX-9590 (base: 4.7 GHz vs 2 GHz). The FX-9590 uses the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon D-1540 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the FX-9590 scores 10,194 against the Xeon D-1540's 10,037 — a 1.6% lead for the FX-9590.
| Feature | FX-9590 | Xeon D-1540 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+92% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.7 GHz+135% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 1.5 MB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 8192 kB+3100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Vishera (2012−2015) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 10,194+2% | 10,037 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-9590 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon D-1540 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-9590 | Xeon D-1540 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | FCBGA1667 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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