Intel Core i5-4590 vs Intel Core i7-9700K
21.8Single-core39
22.8Multi-core35.5
22.5Gaming39.8
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-459017 spec wins — Intel Core i7-9700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-9700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 37.6 to 22.4, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+17) and Single-core (+17). 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
- 12% lower Base TDP: 84 W vs 95 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $374
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-9700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 39 vs 22
- Stronger Multi-core score: 36 vs 23
- Stronger gaming score: 40 vs 23
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- 177% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 9,700 vs 3,500
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014 | 2018 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm+36% |
| Base TDP | 84 W+12% | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 119 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 8+100% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+9% |
| Boost clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.9 GHz+32% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 12 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 1,200 MHz+4% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 128 GB+300% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,100Top 91% | 1,680+53%Top 53% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,900Top 96% | 7,000+141%Top 57% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 920Top 93% | 1,250+36%Top 66% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,500Top 95% | 9,700+177%Top 59% |
| PassMark | 5,600Top 95% | 14,300+155%Top 64% |
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