How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-4590 scores 22.4/100 overall; Intel Core i7-3770 scores 23.7/100. Intel Core i5-4590 wins 1 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-3770 wins 9.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-4590 and the Intel Core i7-3770?

Intel Core i5-4590 advantages: Lower launch price: $192 vs $294. Intel Core i7-3770 advantages: 100% higher threads: 8 vs 4; 33% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB; 25% higher PassMark: 7,000 vs 5,600; 22% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,550 vs 2,900; 17% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 4,100 vs 3,500.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-4590 or Intel Core i7-3770?

Intel Core i5-4590 launched cheaper at $192, versus $294 for the Intel Core i7-3770.

Intel Core i5-4590 vs Intel Core i7-3770

Intel

Intel Core i5-4590

$192

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-3770

$294

21.8Single-core22.5

22.8Multi-core24.5

22.5Gaming23.8

1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-45909 spec wins — Intel Core i7-3770

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-4590 scores 22.4 against 23.7 for Intel Core i7-3770. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-3770 edges ahead in Multi-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 $294

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-3770

100% higher threads: 8 vs 4
33% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB
25% higher PassMark: 7,000 vs 5,600
22% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,550 vs 2,900
17% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 4,100 vs 3,500

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-4590 versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-4590	Intel Core i7-3770
Announced	2014	2012
Socket	LGA1150	LGA1155
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Base TDP	84 W	77 W+8%
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-4590 versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-4590	Intel Core i7-3770
Cores	4	4
Performance cores	4	4
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	4	8+100%
Base clock	3.3 GHz	3.4 GHz+3%
Boost clock	3.7 GHz	3.9 GHz+5%
L2 cache	1 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	6 MB	8 MB+33%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-4590 versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-4590	Intel Core i7-3770
iGPU	Intel HD Graphics 4600	Intel HD Graphics 4000
iGPU clock	1,150 MHz	1,150 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-4590 versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-4590	Intel Core i7-3770
Memory support	DDR3-1600	DDR3-1600
Max memory	32 GB	32 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-4590 versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-4590	Intel Core i7-3770
PCIe version	3	3
CPU PCIe lanes	16	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-4590 versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-4590	Intel Core i7-3770
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,100	1,100
Geekbench 6 (multi)	2,900	3,550+22%
Cinebench R23 (single)	920	980+7%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	3,500	4,100+17%
PassMark	5,600	7,000+25%

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