Intel Core i5-4590 vs AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200

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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 Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-4590 Name AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 3 PRO
4 Generation 1
Intel Core i 4000 Group AMD Ryzen 1000
 
 

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 Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.3 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
4 Threads 4
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.3 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

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 Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 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 Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

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 95 °C
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 Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q3/2014 Release date Q3/2017
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Haswell S Architecture Summit Ridge (Zen)
22 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1150 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
202 $ Release price 175 $
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 Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
10531
10531

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
3703
3703
Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
3412
3412

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
3276
3276
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
3064
3064

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
2819
2819
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
2574
2574

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1227
1227
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1191
1191

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1137
1137
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1073
1073

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
505
505
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
477
477

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
333
333
Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
319
319

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
144
144
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
129
129