How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-4590 scores 22.4/100 overall; Intel Core i7-4770 scores 24.5/100. Intel Core i5-4590 wins 1 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-4770 wins 10.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-4590 and the Intel Core i7-4770?

Intel Core i5-4590 advantages: Lower launch price: $192 vs $303. Intel Core i7-4770 advantages: 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.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-4590 or Intel Core i7-4770?

Intel Core i5-4590 launched cheaper at $192, versus $303 for the Intel Core i7-4770.

Intel Core i5-4590 vs Intel Core i7-4770

Intel

Intel Core i5-4590

$192

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-4770

$303

21.8Single-core23.7

22.8Multi-core25.6

22.5Gaming23.8

1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-459010 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

General comparison: Intel Core i5-4590 versus Intel Core i7-4770
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

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-4590 versus Intel Core i7-4770
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

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-4590 versus Intel Core i7-4770
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+4%

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-4590 versus Intel Core i7-4770
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

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-4590 versus Intel Core i7-4770
Spec	Intel Core i5-4590	Intel Core i7-4770
PCIe version	3	3
CPU PCIe lanes	16	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-4590 versus Intel Core i7-4770
Spec	Intel Core i5-4590	Intel Core i7-4770
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,100Top 91%	1,180+7%Top 85%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	2,900Top 96%	3,900+34%Top 86%
Cinebench R23 (single)	920Top 93%	970+5%Top 91%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	3,500Top 95%	4,600+31%Top 85%
PassMark	5,600Top 95%	7,800+39%Top 86%

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