Intel Core i5-4590 vs Intel Core i9-13900K
21.8Single-core84.3
22.8Multi-core92.6
22.5Gamingspec-based71.9
3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-459018 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-13900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 84.9 to 22.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+70) and single-core (+63). 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
- 33% lower Base TDP: 84 W vs 125 W
- 10% higher Base clock: 3.3 GHz vs 3 GHz
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $589
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-13900K
- Stronger single-core score: 84 vs 22
- Stronger multi-core score: 93 vs 23
- 3100% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 1 MB
- 1029% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 39,500 vs 3,500
- 963% higher PassMark: 59,500 vs 5,600
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 22 nm | 10 nm+55% |
| Base TDP | 84 W+33% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 253 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 24+500% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 4 | 32+700% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz+10% | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.7 GHz | 5.8 GHz+57% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 32 MB+3100% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 36 MB+500% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 128 GB+300% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,100Bottom 8% | 2,950+168%Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,900Bottom 5% | 20,500+607%Top 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 920Bottom 6% | 2,250+145%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,500Bottom 4% | 39,500+1029%Top 8% |
| PassMark | 5,600Bottom 4% | 59,500+963%Top 8% |
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