Core i5-4590 vs Core i7-2600K: which is better
Intel Core i5-4590 (desktop, 2014) against Intel Core i7-2600K (desktop, 2011): benchmarks, games, specs and current prices.
Key differences
- Core i7-2600K is 2% faster in multi-threaded work (PassMark 5,475 vs 5,381).
- Core i5-4590 is 20% faster per core.
- Core i5-4590 has a lower TDP: 84 W vs 95 W.
- Different sockets (LGA1150 and LGA1155): they need different motherboards.
| Core i5-4590 | Core i7-2600K | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 5,381 | 5,475 |
| Single-thread rating | 2,080 | 1,740 |
| US price | no current price | from $84 |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Max boost | 3.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| TDP | 84 W | 95 W |
| Max power | 84 W | 95 W |
| Memory | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Memory speed | 1600 MT/s | 1333 MT/s |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1155 |
| Process | 22 nm (Intel) | 32 nm (Intel) |
| Architecture | Haswell | Sandy Bridge |
| Series | 4th Gen Core | 2nd Gen Core |
| Release year | 2014 | 2011 |
| Integrated graphics | HD Graphics 4600 | HD Graphics 3000 |