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Core i5-4590 vs Ryzen 5 3600

Core i5-4590 vs Ryzen 5 3600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-4590

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-4590 Logo
Intel Core i5-4590 BX80646I54590 Processor (6M Cache, 3.3 GHz)

Buy for 41.55 on Amazon

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Updated 84 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 84.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 84 minutes ago

Core i5-4590

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-4590 Logo
Intel Core i5-4590 BX80646I54590 Processor (6M Cache, 3.3 GHz)

Buy for 41.55 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 84 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 84.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 84 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 5 3600 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-4590 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-4590 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 5 3600 is 1893 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-4590.

Advantages of Core i5-4590

  • Up to 51% cheaper than Ryzen 5 3600 - $37.43 vs $76.29
  • Up to 48% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Ryzen 5 3600 - $0.17 vs $0.33 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 3600 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 3600

  • Performs up to 5% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-4590 - 254 vs 241 FPS
  • Consumes up to 23% less energy than Intel Core i5-4590 - 65 vs 84 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-4590 - 12 vs 4 threads
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FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

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1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

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Intel Core i5-4590 Logo
Core i5-4590

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


FPS

241

95%

Value, €/FPS

€0.17/FPS

100%

Price, €

€41.55

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-4590 BX80646I54590 Processor (6M Cache, 3.3 GHz)

Buy for 41.55 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 84 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

254

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.33/FPS

52%

Price, €

€84.68

49%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 84.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 84 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i5-4590 Logo
Core i5-4590

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-4590 Logo
Core i5-4590

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1126

71%

Multi-Core

3140

46%

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1597

100%

Multi-Core

6884

100%

Intel Core i5-4590 Logo

Core i5-4590

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo

Ryzen 5 3600

May 1st, 2014Release Date
Jul 7th, 2019
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
HaswellCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1150SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
4Threads
12
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
84 WTDP
65 W
22 nmProcess Size
7 nm
33.0xMultiplier
36.0x
Intel HD 4600
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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