Intel Core i5-4590 vs AMD FX-8370E

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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 FX-8370E features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-8370E, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-4590 Name AMD FX-8370E
Intel Core i5 Family AMD FX
4 Generation 2
Intel Core i 4000 Group AMD FX-8000
 
 

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 FX-8370E has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8370E is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.3 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
4 Threads 8
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 8
4x Cores 8x
 
 

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 FX-8370E does not have integrated graphics.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
Q2/2013 Release date --
11.1 Direct X --
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name
22 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
160 Shaders --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
20 Execution units --
7.5 Generation --
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 VC-1 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No VP8 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode JPEG --
No AV1 --
 
 

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 Yes
No ECC Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1866
 
 

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 95 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
84 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 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 FX-8370E is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q3/2014 Release date Q3/2014
-- 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 SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Monolithic Chip design --
Haswell S Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
22 nm Technology 32 nm
LGA 1150 Socket AM3+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
202 $ Release price 170 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
10726
10726
AMD FX-8370E
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
10347
10347

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD FX-8370E
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
8402
8402
Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
5353
5353

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
3412
3412
AMD FX-8370E
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
2195
2195

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1496
1496
AMD FX-8370E
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1284
1284

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8370E
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
616
616
Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
505
505

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

AMD FX-8370E
8C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
6.4
6.4
Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
5.7
5.7