Intel Core i5-4590 vs Intel Core i7-4790
21.8Single-core27.2
22.8Multi-core25.9
22.5Gaming24.4
0 spec wins — Intel Core i5-45909 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-4790 wins this desktop processor face-off, 25.9 to 22.4, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+5) and Multi-core (+3). 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 i7-4790
- Stronger Single-core score: 27 vs 22
- Stronger Multi-core score: 26 vs 23
- 100% higher threads: 8 vs 4
- 48% higher PassMark: 8,300 vs 5,600
- 40% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,050 vs 2,900
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014 | 2014 |
| 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 i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 8+100% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+9% |
| Boost clock | 3.7 GHz | 4 GHz+8% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB+33% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,100Top 91% | 1,230+12%Top 82% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,900Top 96% | 4,050+40%Top 84% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 920Top 93% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,500Top 95% | 4,600+31%Top 85% |
| PassMark | 5,600Top 95% | 8,300+48%Top 84% |
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