Intel Core i5-4590 vs Intel Core i7-11700K
21.8Single-core47.9
22.8Multi-core46.8
22.5Gamingspec-based47.4
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-459018 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-11700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 22.4, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+26) and multi-core (+24). 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 i5-4590
- 33% lower Base TDP: 84 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $399
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-11700K
- Stronger single-core score: 48 vs 22
- Stronger multi-core score: 47 vs 23
- 341% higher PassMark: 24,700 vs 5,600
- 329% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,000 vs 3,500
- 300% higher threads: 16 vs 4
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm+36% |
| Base TDP | 84 W+33% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 251 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 16+300% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+9% |
| Boost clock | 3.7 GHz | 5 GHz+35% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 16 MB+167% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 1,300 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 128 GB+300% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 4+33% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,100Bottom 8% | 1,800+64%Bottom 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,900Bottom 5% | 9,600+231%Bottom 49% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 920Bottom 6% | 1,550+68%Bottom 47% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,500Bottom 4% | 15,000+329%Top 47% |
| PassMark | 5,600Bottom 4% | 24,700+341%Bottom 45% |
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