Intel Core i5-4590 vs AMD A12-9720P

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-4590 or Intel Core i5-4590 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-4590 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4590, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The AMD A12-9720P features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A12-9720P, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-4590 Name AMD A12-9720P
Intel Core i5 Family AMD A
4 Generation 6
Intel Core i 4000 Group AMD A12-9700
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-4590 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4590 is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The AMD A12-9720P has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A12-9720P is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
4 Threads 4
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.9 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x Excavator
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-4590 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4590 uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A12-9720P has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A12-9720P uses the AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Bristol Ridge), which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.76 GHz
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2016
11.1 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Bristol Ridge)
22 nm Technology 28 nm
-- Max. displays --
160 Shaders 512
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
20 Execution units 8
7.5 Generation 6
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-1866
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 84 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 90 °C
84 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-4590 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A12-9720P is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
Q3/2014 Release date Q4/2016
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design --
Haswell S Architecture Excavator (Bristol Ridge)
22 nm Technology 28 nm
LGA 1150 Socket FP4
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
202 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
2819
2819
AMD A12-9720P
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1278
1278

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1496
1496
AMD A12-9720P
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
543
543

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
877
877
AMD A12-9720P
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
489
489

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
505
505
AMD A12-9720P
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
237
237

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
144
144
AMD A12-9720P
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
76
76