How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-3470 scores 21.4/100 overall; Intel Core i5-4590 scores 22.4/100. Intel Core i5-3470 wins 1 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-4590 wins 9.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-3470 and the Intel Core i5-4590?

Intel Core i5-4590 advantages: 17% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 3,500 vs 3,000; 16% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,100 vs 950; 16% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,900 vs 2,500; 12% higher PassMark: 5,600 vs 5,000; 11% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 920 vs 830.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-3470 or Intel Core i5-4590?

Intel Core i5-3470 launched cheaper at $184, versus $192 for the Intel Core i5-4590.

Intel Core i5-3470 vs Intel Core i5-4590

Intel

Intel Core i5-3470

$184

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-4590

$192

20Single-core21.8

22Multi-core22.8

21.9Gaming22.5

1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-34709 spec wins — Intel Core i5-4590

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-3470 scores 21.4 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 Intel Core i5-3470

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-4590

17% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 3,500 vs 3,000
16% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,100 vs 950
16% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,900 vs 2,500
12% higher PassMark: 5,600 vs 5,000
11% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 920 vs 830

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-3470 versus Intel Core i5-4590
Spec	Intel Core i5-3470	Intel Core i5-4590
Announced	2012	2014
Socket	LGA1155	LGA1150
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Base TDP	77 W+8%	84 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-3470 versus Intel Core i5-4590
Spec	Intel Core i5-3470	Intel Core i5-4590
Cores	4	4
Performance cores	4	4
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	4	4
Base clock	3.2 GHz	3.3 GHz+3%
Boost clock	3.6 GHz	3.7 GHz+3%
L2 cache	1 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	6 MB	6 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-3470 versus Intel Core i5-4590
Spec	Intel Core i5-3470	Intel Core i5-4590
iGPU	Intel HD Graphics 2500	Intel HD Graphics 4600
iGPU clock	1,100 MHz	1,150 MHz+5%

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-3470 versus Intel Core i5-4590
Spec	Intel Core i5-3470	Intel Core i5-4590
Memory support	DDR3-1600	DDR3-1600
Max memory	32 GB	32 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-3470 versus Intel Core i5-4590
Spec	Intel Core i5-3470	Intel Core i5-4590
PCIe version	3	3
CPU PCIe lanes	16	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-3470 versus Intel Core i5-4590
Spec	Intel Core i5-3470	Intel Core i5-4590
Geekbench 6 (single)	950	1,100+16%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	2,500	2,900+16%
Cinebench R23 (single)	830	920+11%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	3,000	3,500+17%
PassMark	5,000	5,600+12%

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