Intel Core i5-11400F vs Intel Core i5-4590
38.6Single-core21.8
36.5Multi-core22.8
36.7Gaming22.5
17 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400F1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-4590
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-11400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 37.2 to 22.4, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+17) and gaming (+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 Intel Core i5-11400F
- Stronger Single-core score: 39 vs 22
- Stronger Multi-core score: 37 vs 23
- Stronger gaming score: 37 vs 23
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- 204% higher PassMark: 17,000 vs 5,600
- Lower launch price: $157 vs $192
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-4590
- 27% higher Base clock: 3.3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+23% | 84 W |
| Max turbo power | 154 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+200% | 4 |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.3 GHz+27% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz+19% | 3.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB+100% | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560+42%Top 58% | 1,100Top 91% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,300+117%Top 66% | 2,900Top 96% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,330+45%Top 54% | 920Top 93% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,200+191%Top 55% | 3,500Top 95% |
| PassMark | 17,000+204%Top 58% | 5,600Top 95% |
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