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Intel BX80646I54590

Core i5-4590

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4 Cores, 4 Threads @3.3GHz, Haswell.
Release date: Q3 2014.

Average Bench: 63.5% (526th of 1442)

more Based on 151,366 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000306C3, , BFEBFBFF000306A9, 1FABFBFF000306C3, 00004E414C206472, 0000000000000000, 1F8BFBFF000306C3, 0FABFBFF000306C3, BFEBFBFF000506E3, 0F8BFBFF000306C3 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4590 CPU @ 3.30GHz

The Intel Core i5-4590 is a slightly upgraded version of the i5-4570. The two processors are identical apart from a 100 MHz increase in base and turbo frequencies. Needless to say the two processors have almost identical effective speeds which is a little disappointing as Intel has simply re-released a near identical product. From a value for money perspective the 4590 does fare reasonably well although it probably has more multi-core horsepower than most use cases demand. For the majority of users, at stock clocks, the G3258 provides comparable performance but with a few simple BIOS adjustments the G3258 can be clocked up to 4.3 GHz where, even at half the price, it destroys the i5-4570 in single and dual core workloads. [Sep '14 CPUPro]

Poor: 45%Average: 63.5% Great: 73%
Gaming
Gaming 63%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 47%
Yacht

Popular builds with this CPU

Above average average bench

The Intel Core i5-4590 averaged 36.5% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 76.9Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 90.6Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-4590 is 28.3%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-4590 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 309Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 307Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 151,366 samples)
Rank 52663.5%
Min Avg Max
51.2 Memory 76.9 91.7
61.7 1-Core 90.6 100
114 2-Core 178 196
66.4% 115 Pts
Min Avg Max
182 4-Core 287 350
209 8-Core 307 361
39.2% 297 Pts
Min Avg Max
209 64-Core 309 361
19.1% 309 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
78% Very good
Memory 94.9
1-Core 95.8
2-Core 197
76% 129 Pts
4-Core 353
8-Core 359
48% 356 Pts
64-Core 362
22% 362 Pts
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
74.1% Very good
Memory 85.9
1-Core 99.9
2-Core 194
73% 127 Pts
4-Core 361
8-Core 361
48% 361 Pts
64-Core 361
22% 361 Pts
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
74% Very good
Memory 86.7
1-Core 97.6
2-Core 188
72% 124 Pts
4-Core 355
8-Core 360
48% 358 Pts
64-Core 361
22% 361 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
72.1% Very good
Memory 84.6
1-Core 99.4
2-Core 192
72% 125 Pts
4-Core 350
8-Core 323
46% 337 Pts
64-Core 356
22% 356 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
71.8% Very good
Memory 79.7
1-Core 98
2-Core 197
71% 125 Pts
4-Core 370
8-Core 371
50% 371 Pts
64-Core 371
23% 371 Pts
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
71.8% Very good
Memory 84
1-Core 96.9
2-Core 183
71% 121 Pts
4-Core 346
8-Core 347
46% 346 Pts
64-Core 343
21% 343 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
71% Very good
Memory 82.5
1-Core 95.3
2-Core 186
70% 121 Pts
4-Core 347
8-Core 338
46% 342 Pts
64-Core 342
21% 342 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
69.5% Good
Memory 79.4
1-Core 91.6
2-Core 180
68% 117 Pts
4-Core 346
8-Core 345
46% 346 Pts
64-Core 347
22% 347 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
66.4% Good
Memory 70.9
1-Core 99.4
2-Core 193
68% 121 Pts
4-Core 357
8-Core 360
48% 359 Pts
64-Core 361
22% 361 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,760,642 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 9%
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Desktop
Desktop 61%
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Workstation
Workstation 8%
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Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 3020

CPU
Core i5-4590Intel  $188Bench 63%, 151,366 samples2,340x
GPU
HD 4600 (Desktop 1.25 GHz)Intel  $15Bench 3%, 230,189 samples1,734x
HD 4400 (Desktop 1.15 GHz)IntelBench 3%, 64,721 samples649x
GT 1030NvidiaBench 14%, 185,384 samples488x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples243x
A400 480GBKingston  $38Bench 74%, 237,487 samples128x
MX500 500GBCrucial  $54Bench 106%, 237,241 samples93x
RAM
2x8GBUnknownBench 64%, 236,291 samples338x
8JTF51264AZ-1G6E1 2x4GBMicronBench 52%, 17,707 samples216x
HMT451U6AFR8C-PB 2x4GBHynixBench 52%, 14,558 samples176x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 63% - Good Total price: $231

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-4590 Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.70 GHz)
Code NameHaswell
Launch DateQ2'14
Processor Numberi5-4590
# of Cores4
# of Threads4
Cache6 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$192.00 - $202.00
Clock Speed3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.7 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI2
Scalability1S Only
Max TDP84 W
Thermal Solution SpecificationPCG 2013D

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4600
Graphics Base Frequency350 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/VGA
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.15 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes
Graphics Video Max Memory2 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express RevisionUp to 3.0
PCI Express ConfigurationsUp to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechNo
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
TSX-NINo
vPro TechYes
Identity Protection TechYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Yes
Small Business AdvantageYes
My WiFi TechYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Graphics and IMC Lithography22 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1150

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechYes
Anti-Theft TechYes

 Comments

CPUPro
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2,072

Official site ark.intel.com/...

Haswell refreshed...

Added 9 years ago.
USA-User
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9,838

Terrible (edit your comment) Add link

6 days ago.

GBR-User
Avatar level
5,782

Good

15 months ago.

I still game with the chip plays cyberpunk like a dream

AUS-User
Avatar level
3,950

Excellent

2 years ago.

i find it great for low to mid range games

NLD-User
Avatar level
3,510

Good

6 months ago.

i have this cpu and it serves me well

EGY-User
Avatar level
3,158

Excellent

25 days ago.

I use that CPU for my main gaming rig and it runs pretty much everything on medium~high settings 60 FPS.

ZAF-User
Avatar level
2,790

Excellent

1 month ago.

Works very well even with its age I run all games I play on it most of the time even not checking the game requirements.

CPUPro
Avatar level
2,072

Very good

9 years ago.

ARE-User
Avatar level
1,895

Excellent

10 days ago.

i hate this damn cpu, its in my old office pc and it absolutely sucks

EST-User
Avatar level
1,618

Excellent

15 months ago.

performs excellent - thumbs up! :)

KEN-User
Avatar level
620

Good

2 years ago.

the best CPU i have works great for me

kuroiikaze
Avatar level
42

Good

3 years ago.

cheap when buy old

Vanpuffelen
Avatar level
18

Excellent

5 months ago.

not a bad cpu for the optiplex 3020 sff it came with. as someone who still uses pcs with ddr3 memory in it, i see this as an absolute win.

mark121m
Avatar level
14

Good

5 years ago.

awesome CPU for a budget gaming pc

Norseman
Avatar level
10

Very good

7 years ago.

Strong CPU which is definitely enough for most any game or general computing task.

tAnK
Avatar level
8

Excellent

6 years ago.

Plays anything you want it to and more

EsTronic
Avatar level
8

Excellent

3 years ago.

Excellent and tough CPU.

maxFjbe
Avatar level
4

Very good

7 years ago.

Very good, fast and cool, but, to take all advantege of it, you need better memory( above 1800 Mhz) and ssd to increase performace!!!!

TARUM
Avatar level
4

Excellent

6 years ago.

As always, Intel making good CPUs. Isin't the best CPU of Intel, but you can play whatever you want, with whatever GPU you have, to 2k, 4k, ultra, low. Anything.

Jodabruh
Avatar level
2

Excellent

7 years ago.

I have been nothing but impressed with this CPU since the day I dropped it into my motherboard (not literally) =). Basic computing, editing pictures, videos, and even just streaming require no effort from this Haswell. Gaming is my PC's main purpose, and it paired with a Hyper 212 Evo heatsink/cooler; heat is never a problem, even with it being installed in a mini itx build next to an AMD R9 280x, which I use to heat my house in the winter months xD. But all in all, this processing unit has done me good, and owes me nothing. I do regret not buying the unlocked one, but I really have had no need for an overclock. (.....EDIT: BF1 Came out, and this i5 is running @ 100% with a gtx 980. No fault of its own but just putting that out there. I do get 50-60 fps average but will be upgrading to enjoy my new 120hz monitor :))

lesziii
Avatar level
2

Good

4 years ago.

I've owned two gaming PCs thus far. My second build I built on my own, I used the Intel Core i5 4590 for it and had it for about eight months. Gotta say, for a budget rig I adored it! I'd never had such a smooth experience with a gaming computer at that point. Coming from an FX-4300 to this chip made all the difference. I'd still say, in 2020 this CPU can hold its on weight for a while, though it's not gonna play everything new. Worth the money if you're in a pinch.

dansofree
Avatar level
2

Excellent

3 years ago.

Served me well for 5 years when paired with a 960 GPU and cheap 1x8 1600 ddr3 RAM. Never had any issues with it. Only replacing because CPUs have gotten so absurdly cheap and some games like Valorant are unfortunately heavily CPU bottlenecked due to awful GPU utilization and CPU optimization, and got 5-10% benefit out of upgrading to 2x8 3200 RAM and a 1660 GPU, even when the 960 and slow RAM were bottlenecking my 4590. I obviously wouldn't recommend anyone buy it now, but it was a great CPU.

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