Intel Core i5-4590S vs Intel Core i7-4790S

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Intel Core i5-4590S or Intel Core i5-4590S – 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 Intel Core i5-4590S 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 i5-4590S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The Intel Core i7-4790S features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4790S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i5-4590S Name Intel Core i7-4790S
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core i 4000
4 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-4590S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4590S is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-4790S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4790S is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.5 GHz
3.0 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-4590S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4590S uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-4790S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4790S uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2013
160 Shaders 160
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units 20
11.1 Direct X 11.1
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
22 nm Technology 22 nm
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
7.5 Generation 7.5
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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.
No AV1 No
Decode JPEG Decode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP8 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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.
pci PCIe pci
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
No ECC No
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-4590S is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-4790S is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q2/2014 Release date Q2/2014
202 $ Release price 275 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Haswell S Architecture Haswell S
22 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 1150
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
6.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790S
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
13905
13905
Intel Core i5-4590S
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
10114
10114

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790S
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
3911
3911
Intel Core i5-4590S
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
3412
3412

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790S
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
3714
3714
Intel Core i5-4590S
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
3170
3170

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790S
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
3269
3269
Intel Core i5-4590S
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
2651
2651

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790S
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
1968
1968
Intel Core i5-4590S
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
1419
1419

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790S
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
1205
1205
Intel Core i5-4590S
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
1116
1116

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790S
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
671
671
Intel Core i5-4590S
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
477
477

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790S
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
145
145
Intel Core i5-4590S
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
144
144