Key Differences
In short — Core i5-4590 outperforms Core i7-950 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-4590 is 1794 days newer than Core i7-950.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-950
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-4590 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-4590
- Performs up to 6% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i7-950 - 339 vs 319 FPS
- Consumes up to 35% less energy than Intel Core i7-950 - 84 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-950 doesn't have integrated graphics
Overwatch 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i7-950
Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2009
Core i5-4590
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-950 | vs | Intel Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2nd, 2009 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Bloomfield | Codename | Haswell |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 84 W |
| 45 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 23.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
