The Core i7-7800X is a clear winner – it's a faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-4590 and it's also a better value for money, as it's CA$22.86 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-7800X
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 24% cheaper – CA$73.00 vs CA$95.86
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-4590
- Consumes up to 40% less energy – 84 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-7800X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-7800X vs Core i5-4590 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7800X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
185
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, CA$
CA$73
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.39/FPS
100%
Core i5-4590
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
180
97%
Min 1% FPS
120
98%
Price, CA$
CA$95.86
76%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.53/FPS
74%
Core i7-7800X vs Core i5-4590 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-7800X vs Core i5-4590 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7800X vs Core i5-4590 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7800X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
8.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i5-4590
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
73%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
92%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7800X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| $383.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Haswell |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 84 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
8.25 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
