intel
Brand4/4
Cores/Threads3.3GHz
Base Clock84W
TDPIntel Core i5-4590
intel
Brand4/4
Cores/Threads3.3GHz
Base Clock35W
TDPIntel Core i5-6600
Intel Core i5-4590
Intel Core i5-4590
$ • Apr 2014
Intel Core i5-6600
$224 • Jun 2015
Intel Core i5-6600
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i5-4590 | Intel Core i5-6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 33 X | 33 X |
| TDP | 84 W | 35 W |
| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 0.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 6.00 MB | 6.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | Intel HD 4600 | UHD Graphics 530 |
| Architecture | Core i5 (Haswell) | Core i5 (Skylake) |
| Process Size | 22nm | 14nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1150 | intel socket 1151 |
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Die Size | 177 mm² | 177 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 3 | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 1400 million | N/A |
| Max Temperature | N/A | N/A |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
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Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
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Comparison in Games
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Intel Core i5-6600 Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
Intel Core i5-4590
INTEL • 4/4 • 3.3GHz
Intel Core i5-6600
INTEL • 4/4 • 3.3GHz
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