AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-core AM5
Intel Core i5 4590S 4-core LGA 1150
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-core AM5
The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is widely praised as an excellent value CPU for gaming and general productivity, with many noting its low power draw, included cooler, and integrated graphics. Users report it performs close to the 7600X and pairs well with mid-to-high-end GPUs, though some mention it can run hot under load and that the platform cost (AM5/DDR5) is higher. A few reviewers noted a faulty first unit or found the price slightly high, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Low power consumption (65W)
- Included stock cooler
- Integrated graphics included
- Great gaming performance
Cons
- Runs hot under load
- Higher platform cost (AM5/DDR5)
- Price slightly high at MSRP
- Not ideal for heavy multitasking
- Included cooler is basic
Intel Core i5 4590S 4-core LGA 1150
The Intel Core i5-4590S is generally well-regarded for its value and performance, with users praising its speed and included cooler. However, compatibility with older motherboards may require a BIOS update, and the integrated graphics are not ideal for 4K gaming. Overclocking is not supported, and the lower clock speed compared to the i5-4590 is a trade-off for lower power consumption.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Comes with cooler
- Good performance
- Low power consumption
Cons
- BIOS update may be needed
- Integrated graphics weak for 4K gaming
- No overclocking support
- Lower clock speed than i5-4590
Scores
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i5 4590S | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 5 | Core i5 |
| Model | 7600 | i5-4590S |
| Codename | Raphael | Haswell |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 5★ | 22 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6★ | 4 |
| P-cores | 6★ | — |
| Threads | 12★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 6★ | 1 |
| L3 Cache | 32★ | 6 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 1150 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24★ | — |
| TDP | 65 | 65 |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-core AM5
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong efficiency (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong platform (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Intel Core i5 4590S 4-core LGA 1150
- Strong affordability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average platform (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-core AM5 offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.