Intel Core i5-4670K vs Intel Core i5-4590

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Intel Core i5-4670K or Intel Core i5-4670K – 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 i5-4670K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4670K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-4670K Name Intel Core i5-4590
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
4 Generation 4
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core i 4000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-4670K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4670K is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
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.
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
4 Threads 4
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.5 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-4670K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4670K 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 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
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 4600
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
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 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 No
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.
-- Tjunction max --
84 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 84 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-4670K 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 i5-4590 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Q2/2013 Release date Q3/2014
-- 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
-- Release price 202 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
11033
11033
Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
10726
10726

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3545
3545
Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
3276
3276

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3504
3504
Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
3412
3412

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3389
3389
Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
3167
3167

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3217
3217
Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
2819
2819

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1553
1553
Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1496
1496

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1456
1456
Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1227
1227

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1281
1281
Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1137
1137

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
908
908
Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
811
811

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
677.5
677.5
Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
581
581

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
520
520
Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
505
505

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
371
371
Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
319
319

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
148
148
Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
144
144