Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-4590 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 2744 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-4590.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-4590
- Up to 77% cheaper than Core i7-12700KF - $35.83 vs $156.16
- Consumes up to 33% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 84 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Performs up to 20% better in No Man's Sky than Core i5-4590 - 202 vs 169 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-4590 - 20 vs 4 threads
No Man's Sky
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Single-Core
1126
44.576405384006335%
Multi-Core
3140
23.175142076906045%
Intel Core i5-4590 | vs | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
---|---|---|
May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Haswell | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 12 |
4 | Threads | 20 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
84 W | TDP | 125 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |