Intel Core i5 4590S 4-core LGA1150
The 65W TDP Haswell chip delivers a 3.7GHz boost clock and integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600 for basic media playback without a discrete GPU. Its 4-core, 4-thread design on the LGA1150 socket provides a low-cost entry point for older systems, with 6MB of L3 cache aiding everyday multitasking. This processor is best for users maintaining legacy office PCs or home theater setups who need a reliable, low-power replacement part.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average platform (18th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Brand | Intel |
| Series | Core i5 |
| Model | 4590S |
| Codename | Haswell |
| Class | desktop |
Cores & Clocks
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3000 |
| Boost Clock | 3700 |
Cache
| L2 Cache | 1 |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB |
Performance
| PassMark Multi | 5105 |
| PassMark Single | 2026 |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR3 |
| Max Memory | 32 |
Platform & Power
| Socket | LGA1150 |
| TDP | 65 |
| Unlocked | No |
Graphics & AI
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Intel Core i5 4590S | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | G.Skill Trident Z Neo | Lenovo Ryzen 5 Sparepart: | KOMQI Core i5 BX80646I54590S | HP Xeon Silver 4310 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 12 |
| Threads | 4 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 24 |
| Boost Clock Mhz | 3700 | 5200 | 4200 | 4000 | 3700 | 3300 |
| L3 Cache Mb | 6 | 96 | 32 | 8 | 6 | 18 |
| Tdp W | 65 | 120 | 65 | 15 | 65 | 120 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | AM5 | AMD Socket AM4 | AM4 | LGA 1150 | LGA4189 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | AMD Radeon Graphics | - | AMD Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AI | Feature | Platform | Efficiency | Multi Thread | Social Proof | Single Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5 4590S | 50.5 | 54.6 | 17.7 | 50.7 | 39.7 | 59.1 | 54.8 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Compare | 91.3 | 98.5 | 95.1 | 87.7 | 90 | 96.6 | 95.7 |
| G.Skill Trident Z Neo Compare | 72.5 | 87.1 | 78.2 | 83 | 73.5 | 1.5 | 72.4 |
| Lenovo Ryzen 5 Sparepart: Compare | 64 | 54.6 | 56.8 | 99.3 | 64.8 | 11.8 | 66.4 |
| KOMQI Core i5 BX80646I54590S Compare | 50.5 | 69.5 | 17.7 | 50.7 | 39.7 | 13 | 54.8 |
| HP Xeon Silver 4310 Compare | 38.7 | 20.2 | 62.2 | 43.1 | 52.6 | 1.5 | 10.3 |
Price
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