AMD Ryzen 3 1200 vs Intel Core i5-4590
20Single-core21.8
22Multi-core22.8
20.6Gamingspec-based22.5
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 12007 spec wins — Intel Core i5-4590
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 scores 21.1 against 22.4 for Intel Core i5-4590. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-4590 edges ahead in single-core and multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- 100% higher L2 cache: 2 MB vs 1 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 50% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 16
- 36% lower process: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- 33% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB
- Lower launch price: $109 vs $192
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-4590
- 21% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,900 vs 2,400
- 20% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,100 vs 920
- 17% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 3,500 vs 3,000
- 12% higher PassMark: 5,600 vs 5,000
- 11% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 920 vs 830
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2014 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+23% |