The Core i9-7980XE is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-4590. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-7980XE
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 36 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-4590
- Consumes up to 49% less energy – 84 vs 165 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-7980XE cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-7980XE vs Core i5-4590 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7980XE
Sep 1st, 2017
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-4590
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
180
96%
Min 1% FPS
120
97%
Price, £
£29.95
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.16/FPS
100%
Core i9-7980XE 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 i9-7980XE vs Core i5-4590 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7980XE vs Core i5-4590 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-7980XE
Sep 1st, 2017
Cores
18-core
100%
L3 Cache
24.75 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.6 GHz
79%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-4590
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
22%
L3 Cache
6 MB
24%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
88%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7980XE | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| $1,999.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Skylake | Codename | Haswell |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 84 W |
| Performance | ||
18 | Cores | 4 |
36 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
