Key Differences
In short — Core i5-4590 outperforms Core i5-2550K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-4590 is 822 days newer than Core i5-2550K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-4590
- Performs up to 2% better in Deathloop than Core i5-2550K - 174 vs 170 FPS
- Consumes up to 12% less energy than Intel Core i5-2550K - 84 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-2550K doesn't have integrated graphics
Deathloop
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
174
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.13/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$196.2
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 154 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2550K | vs | Intel Core i5-4590 |
---|---|---|
Jan 30th, 2012 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 84 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |