Intel Core i5-4590 vs Intel Core i5-4690K
21.8Single-core24.4
22.8Multi-core23.3
22.5Gaming23.8
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-45909 spec wins — Intel Core i5-4690K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-4590 scores 22.4 against 23.7 for Intel Core i5-4690K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-4690K edges ahead in Single-core and gaming, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-4590
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $242
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-4690K
- 11% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,020 vs 920
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 84 W+5% | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+6% |
| Boost clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.9 GHz+5% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 1,200 MHz+4% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,100 | 1,160+5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,900 | 3,000+3% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 920 | 1,020+11% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,500 | 3,700+6% |
| PassMark | 5,600 | 6,100+9% |
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