Intel Core i5-4590T vs AMD Z-01

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Intel Core i5-4590T or Intel Core i5-4590T – 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 i5-4590T 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.
The AMD Z-01 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD C series.
To use the AMD Z-01, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 413 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family AMD C
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-4590T Name AMD Z-01
Intel Core i 4000 Group AMD C
4 Generation 1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The AMD Z-01 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Z-01 is 1.0 GHz
4x Cores 2x
2.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.0 GHz Frequency 1.0 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 2
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Z-01 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Z-01 uses the AMD Radeon HD 6250, which has 80 texture shaders
and 1 execution units.
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2010
20 Execution units 1
11.1 Direct X 11
-- Max. displays --
160 Shaders 80
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6250
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.28 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
7.5 Generation 3
22 nm Technology 40 nm
 
 

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 VP8 No
No VP9 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
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.
Yes AES-NI No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1066
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 1
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 6 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-4590T 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 AMD Z-01 is manufactured using a 40 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2014 Release date Q2/2011
LGA 1150 Socket BGA 413
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
6.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Haswell S Architecture Ontario (Bobcat)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
-- Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
Monolithic Chip design --
22 nm Technology 40 nm
 
 

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