Core i5-4590

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-4590

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i5-4590 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,131 Rank: 768
Rank Name Score Visual
764 Ryzen 3 2300X 5,134
+0.1%
765 Core i7-3970X 5,132
+0%
766 Core i7-4820K 5,132
+0%
767 Xeon E3-1220 v6 5,131
+0%
768 Core i5-4590 5,131
769 Core i5-7260U 5,129
+-0%
770 Core i7-8750H 5,127
-0.1%
771 Core i5-8259U 5,126
-0.1%
772 Ryzen 5 3400G 5,125
-0.1%
773 Core i5-10200H 5,125
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-4590 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,803 Rank: 838
Rank Name Score Visual
834 Xeon E3-1280 v3 4,807
+0.1%
835 Ryzen 5 3400G 4,806
+0.1%
836 Core i5-4570R 4,804
+0%
837 Core i5-4670S 4,803
+0%
838 Core i5-4590 4,803
839 Xeon E5-2450 v2 4,803
+0%
840 Ryzen 5 3550H 4,801
+-0%
841 Core i5-8259U 4,801
+-0%
842 Core i7-8559U 4,800
-0.1%
843 Core i7-6700TE 4,800
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-4590 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,349 Rank: 693
Rank Name Score Visual
689 EPYC 7502P 5,353
+0.1%
690 Xeon Gold 6130T 5,353
+0.1%
691 EPYC 7302P 5,349
+0%
692 Core i7-7600U 5,349
+0%
693 Core i5-4590 5,349
694 Core i7-9750HF 5,349
+0%
695 Core i7-4610M 5,347
+-0%
696 Xeon Gold 6152 5,344
-0.1%
697 Core i7-6650U 5,344
-0.1%
698 EPYC 7272 5,342
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i5-4590 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,652 Rank: 815
Rank Name Score Visual
811 Ryzen 7 3700U 4,653
+0%
812 Core i5-6600 4,653
+0%
813 Ryzen 3 3200G 4,653
+0%
814 Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U 4,652
+0%
815 Core i5-4590 4,652
816 Core i5-4570R 4,652
+0%
817 Core i7-6700HQ 4,651
+-0%
818 Core i3-8100 4,651
+-0%
819 Core i5-8365U 4,651
+-0%
820 Xeon X5687 4,651
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-4590 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,611 Rank: 876
Rank Name Score Visual
872 Xeon E3-1226 v3 4,612
+0%
873 Core i7-3632QM 4,612
+0%
874 Xeon W3580 4,612
+0%
875 Xeon E5-2609 v4 4,611
+0%
876 Core i5-4590 4,611
877 Athlon Gold 7220U 4,610
+-0%
878 Atom C3958 4,609
+-0%
879 Xeon X5667 4,609
+-0%
880 Xeon E3-1225 v6 4,608
-0.1%
881 Athlon 240GE 4,607
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-4590 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,681 Rank: 775
Rank Name Score Visual
771 Xeon E5-1603 v4 4,683
+0%
772 Core i5-4670S 4,683
+0%
773 Ryzen 5 3400G 4,682
+0%
774 Core i7-10510U 4,681
+0%
775 Core i5-4590 4,681
776 Core i5-7440HQ 4,680
+-0%
777 Core i7-8650U 4,679
+-0%
778 Xeon E5-2620 v2 4,679
+-0%
779 Core i5-7300HQ 4,678
-0.1%
780 Ryzen 3 2300X 4,678
-0.1%

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Core i5-4590 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i5-4590 remains a notable example of mid-range desktop performance from the Haswell era, offering a balanced blend of single-core efficiency and integrated graphics. While outdated by modern standards, its 22 nm manufacturing process and 4-core, 4-thread design reflect the design philosophy of its time, emphasizing clock speed over core count. Launched in May 2014, the processor is now over a decade old, placing it firmly in the legacy category, though it continues to serve as a reliable workhorse for basic computing and light productivity tasks.

Built on Intel's Haswell microarchitecture, the Core i5-4590 operates at a base frequency of 3.3 GHz with a turbo boost up to 3.7 GHz, enabled by a 32x multiplier. It features a 6 MB L3 cache and 244 KiB of L2 cache, complemented by 61 KiB of L1 cache per core. The processor supports dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 1600 MHz at 1.5V, with a maximum memory capacity of 32 GB and a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Its 84 W TDP necessitates adequate cooling, particularly under sustained loads, and it is packaged in the FCLGA1150 socket, making it compatible with a wide range of older motherboards.

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU is a key feature, offering a base frequency of 350 MHz and a burst frequency of 1150 MHz. It supports up to three displays and is capable of handling basic multimedia and light gaming, though it lacks the power of modern discrete solutions. The processor supports a variety of advanced technologies, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel's virtualization extensions (VT-x, VT-d), making it suitable for virtualization and encryption tasks. However, it lacks simultaneous multithreading (SMT), limiting its ability to fully utilize its core count in multi-threaded applications.

In benchmark evaluations, the Core i5-4590 scores 5131 overall, ranking 767th out of 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 5349 places it at 691st, indicating strong performance in applications that rely on high clock speeds and efficient instruction execution. However, its multicore score of 4803, ranking 837th, shows it is outpaced by modern multi-core designs. This disparity highlights its strength in single-threaded workloads and its limitation in content creation or heavy multitasking.

Compared to its contemporaries, the Core i5-4590 holds its own against processors like the Core i5-4570R and Xeon E3-1280 v3, but falls behind newer CPUs such as the Ryzen 5 3400G and Core i7-6700TE. While its performance is no longer competitive in the top tier of modern computing, it remains a viable option for legacy systems, retro builds, or users seeking a low-cost upgrade path for older platforms. Its enduring relevance lies in its compatibility, affordability, and solid single-threaded performance.
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Intel Core i5-4590

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-4590
Model Number: i5-4590
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3300 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 32x (locked)
Core Name: Haswell
Socket: FCLGA1150
Package: FC-LGA12C
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 84 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 5.722 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: Up to 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 4600
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1150 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 177 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 FMA3 AES CLMUL x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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