Intel Core i5-4590 vs Intel Core i3-4150

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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 Intel Core i3-4150 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4150, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-4590 Name Intel Core i3-4150
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
4 Generation 4
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core i 4000
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-4150 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4150 is 3.5 GHz
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.3 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
4 Threads 4
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Hyperthreading Yes
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 Intel Core i3-4150 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4150 uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, which has 160 texture shaders
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2013
11.1 Direct X 11.1
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4400
22 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
160 Shaders 160
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
20 Execution units 20
7.5 Generation 7.5
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
 
 

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 / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode JPEG Decode
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 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
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 54 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
84 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 54 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 Intel Core i3-4150 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q3/2014 Release date Q2/2014
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Haswell S Architecture Haswell S
22 nm Technology 22 nm
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 1150
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
202 $ Release price 117 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
10726
10726
Intel Core i3-4150
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
7830
7830

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4150
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3731
3731
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
Intel Core i3-4150
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
2222
2222

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
2819
2819
Intel Core i3-4150
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1849
1849

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1496
1496
Intel Core i3-4150
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
947
947

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1137
1137
Intel Core i3-4150
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1071
1071

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
505
505
Intel Core i3-4150
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
357
357