Intel Core i5-4590 vs Intel Core i7-4770
21.8Single-core23.7
22.8Multi-core25.6
22.5Gamingspec-based23.8
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-45909 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4770
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-4770 wins this desktop processor face-off, 24.5 to 22.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+3) and single-core (+2). 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
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $303
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4770
- 100% higher threads: 8 vs 4
- 39% higher PassMark: 7,800 vs 5,600
- 34% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,900 vs 2,900
- 33% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB
- 31% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 4,600 vs 3,500
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014 | 2013 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 84 W | 84 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,100Bottom 8% | 1,180+7%Bottom 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,900Bottom 5% | 3,900+34%Bottom 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 920Bottom 6% | 970+5%Bottom 8% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,500Bottom 4% | 4,600+31%Bottom 12% |
| PassMark | 5,600Bottom 4% | 7,800+39%Bottom 10% |
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