Intel Core i7-960 vs Intel Core i5-4590

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Intel Core i7-960 or Intel Core i7-960 – 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 i7-960 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2009 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-960, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1366 socket.
The Intel Core i5-4590 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4590, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
Intel Core i7 900 Group Intel Core i 4000
1 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-960 Name Intel Core i5-4590
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-960 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-960 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.46 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-4590 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4590 is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
8 Threads 4
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
3.46 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
3.2 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
None None 3.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-960 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-4590 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4590 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.
-- Shaders 160
-- Release date Q2/2013
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Direct X 11.1
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 20
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Generation 7.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
 
 

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.
-- VP8 No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 24.0 GB distributed across 3 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 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR3-1600
No ECC No
24.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
3 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 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 84 W watts.
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 84 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-960 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-4590 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q4/2009 Release date Q3/2014
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
45 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
305 $ Release price 202 $
Bloomfield Architecture Haswell S
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BX80601960 Part Number --
LGA 1366 Socket LGA 1150
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
3276
3276
Intel Core i7-960
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
2130
2130

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
2819
2819
Intel Core i7-960
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
2370
2370

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-960
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
1503
1503
Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1496
1496

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1137
1137
Intel Core i7-960
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
610
610