Intel Core i5-4590T vs Intel Pentium G3240T

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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 Pentium G3240T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium G3240T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
4 Generation 5
Intel Core i5-4590T Name Intel Pentium G3240T
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Pentium
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Pentium G3000
 
 

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 Pentium G3240T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium G3240T is 2.7 GHz
4 Threads 2
No Hyperthreading No
2.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.0 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
 
 

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 Pentium G3240T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium G3240T uses the Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1), which has 80 texture shaders
and 10 execution units.
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1)
160 Shaders 80
22 nm Technology 22 nm
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
20 Execution units 10
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
11.1 Direct X 11.1
7.5 Generation 7.5
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2012
-- 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 JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 No
Decode / Encode 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
 
 

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.
-- Tjunction max --
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 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 Pentium G3240T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
-- Release price 54 $
22 nm Technology 14 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
6.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 1150
Haswell S Architecture Haswell S
Q2/2014 Release date Q2/2014
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590T
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
7662
7662
Intel Pentium G3240T
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
3948
3948

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590T
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
2776
2776
Intel Pentium G3240T
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
892
892

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590T
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
2767
2767
Intel Pentium G3240T
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
2315
2315

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590T
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
2231
2231
Intel Pentium G3240T
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
1136
1136

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590T
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
917
917
Intel Pentium G3240T
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
502
502

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590T
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
361
361
Intel Pentium G3240T
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
211
211