AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Intel Core i5-4590
28.4Single-core21.8
37.2Multi-core22.8
43Gaming22.5
17 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-4590
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 36 to 22.4, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+21) and Multi-core (+14). Intel Core i5-4590 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
- Stronger Single-core score: 28 vs 22
- Stronger Multi-core score: 37 vs 23
- Stronger gaming score: 43 vs 23
- 300% higher threads: 16 vs 4
- 300% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 1 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-4590
- 20% lower Base TDP: 84 W vs 105 W
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $329
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2014 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 12 nm+45% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 84 W+20% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+300% | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+12% | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz+16% | 3.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+167% | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,255+14%Top 80% | 1,100Top 91% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600+128%Top 63% | 2,900Top 96% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,120+22%Top 77% | 920Top 93% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,500+200%Top 54% | 3,500Top 95% |
| PassMark | 17,600+214%Top 57% | 5,600Top 95% |
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