Intel Core i5-4590 vs Intel Core i9-14900K
21.8Single-core88.2
22.8Multi-core94.5
22.5Gaming73.2
3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-459019 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 87.3 to 22.4, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+72) and Single-core (+66). 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
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $589
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900K
- Stronger Single-core score: 88 vs 22
- Stronger Multi-core score: 95 vs 23
- Stronger gaming score: 73 vs 23
- 3100% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 1 MB
- 1043% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 40,000 vs 3,500
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014 | 2023 |
| 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 i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 24+500% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 4 | 32+700% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz+3% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.7 GHz | 6 GHz+62% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 32 MB+3100% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 36 MB+500% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 1,650 MHz+43% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 192 GB+500% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,100Top 91% | 3,130+185%Top 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,900Top 96% | 21,000+624%Top 4% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 920Top 93% | 2,280+148%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,500Top 95% | 40,000+1043%Top 4% |
| PassMark | 5,600Top 95% | 62,000+1007%Top 5% |
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