Intel Core i5-4590 vs AMD A4-3400

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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 A4-3400 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A4-3400, you'll need a motherboard with a FM1 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-4590 Name AMD A4-3400
Intel Core i5 Family AMD A
4 Generation 1
Intel Core i 4000 Group AMD A4-3000
 
 

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 A4-3400 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-3400 is 2.7 GHz
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
4 Threads 2
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
 
 

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 A4-3400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-3400 uses the AMD Radeon HD 6410D, which has 160 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.6 GHz
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2010
11.1 Direct X 11
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6410D
22 nm Technology 32 nm
-- Max. displays --
160 Shaders 160
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
20 Execution units 2
7.5 Generation 3
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.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

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 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
84 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 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 A4-3400 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Q3/2014 Release date Q3/2011
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
Monolithic Chip design --
Haswell S Architecture Llano (K10)
22 nm Technology 32 nm
LGA 1150 Socket FM1
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
202 $ Release price 28 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
10726
10726
AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
2532
2532

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
5353
5353
AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
1082
1082

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
3412
3412
AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
1364
1364

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
2819
2819
AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
643
643

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1496
1496
AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
243
243

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1227
1227
AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
245
245

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
877
877
AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
349
349

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
505
505
AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
125
125

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
319
319
AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
125
125

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
144
144
AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
66
66

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
5.7
5.7
AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
1.5
1.5

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1.6
1.6
AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
0.8
0.8