The Core i7-9700K is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-4590, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's CA$269.14 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-9700K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-4590
- Up to 74% cheaper – CA$95.86 vs CA$365.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 12% less energy – 84 vs 95 Watts
Core i7-9700K vs Core i5-4590 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-9700K
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, CA$
CA$365
26%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.9/FPS
28%
Core i5-4590
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
180
94%
Min 1% FPS
120
94%
Price, CA$
CA$95.86
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.53/FPS
100%
Core i7-9700K 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 i7-9700K vs Core i5-4590 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-9700K vs Core i5-4590 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-9700K
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-4590
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
76%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-9700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| $385.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Haswell |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 84 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
