Intel Core i5-6360U vs Intel Core i5-4590S

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Intel Core i5-6360U or Intel Core i5-6360U – 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 i5-6360U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6360U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
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.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-6360U Name Intel Core i5-4590S
Intel Core i 6000U Group Intel Core i 4000
6 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-6360U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6360U is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
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.
2x Cores 4x
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.3 GHz
2.0 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-6360U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6360U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 540, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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.
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2013
48 Execution units 20
12 Direct X 11.1
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders 160
Intel Iris Graphics 540 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
9 Generation 7.5
14 nm Technology 22 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.
Decode / Encode VP8 No
No VP9 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode 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 34.1 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 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
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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 65 W watts.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-6360U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-4590S is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2014
BGA 1356 Socket LGA 1150
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
4.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Skylake U Architecture Haswell S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price 202 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590S
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
10114
10114
Intel Core i5-6360U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
6759
6759

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590S
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
3412
3412
Intel Core i5-6360U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
3251
3251

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590S
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
3170
3170
Intel Core i5-6360U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
2067
2067

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590S
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
2651
2651
Intel Core i5-6360U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
1669
1669

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590S
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
1116
1116
Intel Core i5-6360U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
986
986

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590S
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
477
477
Intel Core i5-6360U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
318
318