Intel Core i5-4590T vs Intel Core i7-3770K

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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 Intel Core i7-3770K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3770K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i5-4590T Name Intel Core i7-3770K
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
4 Generation 3
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core i 3000
 
 

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 Intel Core i7-3770K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3770K is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4 CPU Cores 4
2.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.9 GHz
4 Threads 8
2.0 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
4x Cores 4x
No Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

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 Intel Core i7-3770K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3770K uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
-- Max. displays --
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
160 Shaders 128
11.1 Direct X 11.0
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2011
7.5 Generation 7
20 Execution units 16
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
22 nm Technology 22 nm
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
 
 

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

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 77 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 77 W
 
 

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 Intel Core i7-3770K is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 1155
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 275 $
Q2/2014 Release date Q2/2012
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Haswell S Architecture Ivy Bridge S
6.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
22 nm Technology 22 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
14944
14944
Intel Core i5-4590T
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
7662
7662

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
3782
3782
Intel Core i5-4590T
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
2767
2767

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
3409
3409
Intel Core i5-4590T
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
2231
2231

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590T
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
2776
2776
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
2527
2527

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
2674
2674
Intel Core i5-4590T
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
1645
1645

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
1391
1391
Intel Core i5-4590T
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
935
935

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590T
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
917
917
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
737
737

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
672
672
Intel Core i5-4590T
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
361
361

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
286
286
Intel Core i5-4590T
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
243
243

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
137
137
Intel Core i5-4590T
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
117
117