AMD G-T40E vs Intel Core i5-4590T

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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AMD G-T40E or AMD G-T40E – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD G-T40E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD G series.
The Intel Core i5-4590T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4590T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
1 Generation 4
AMD G-T40E Name Intel Core i5-4590T
AMD G Family Intel Core i5
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
AMD G Group Intel Core i 4000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD G-T40E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD G-T40E is 1.0 GHz
The Intel Core i5-4590T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4590T is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
2 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 4
None None 3.0 GHz
None None 2.5 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
1.0 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 4x
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD G-T40E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD G-T40E uses the AMD Radeon HD 6250, which has 80 texture shaders
and 1 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-4590T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4590T uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
AMD Radeon HD 6250 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
80 Shaders 160
40 nm Technology 22 nm
0.28 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
1 Execution units 20
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
11 Direct X 11.1
3 Generation 7.5
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Q4/2010 Release date Q2/2013
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 No
Decode AVC Decode / Encode
No VP9 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR3L-1066 Memory type DDR3-1600
1 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6.4 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
6.4 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD G-T40E is manufactured using a 40 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-4590T is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
-- Release price --
40 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
1.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
-- Chip design Monolithic
Socket LGA 1150
Ontario (Bobcat) Architecture Haswell S
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2014
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590T
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
7662
7662
AMD G-T40E
2C 2T @ 1.0 GHz
740
740

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-4590T
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
4031
4031
AMD G-T40E
2C 2T @ 1.0 GHz
482
482

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590T
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
2767
2767
AMD G-T40E
2C 2T @ 1.0 GHz
398
398