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Core i5-4590 vs Core i5-8400

Core i5-4590 vs Core i5-8400: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i5-4590

3.3 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5-4590 3.30 GHz Quad-Core Quad-Thread 6 MB Cache 84 W CPU Processore LGA 1150

Buy for 35 on Amazon

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Updated 7356 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-8400

2.8 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-8400 Processore 9 MB di cache fino a 4.00 GHz

Buy for 188.88 on Amazon

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Intel Core i5-4590

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-4590 Logo
Intel Core i5-4590 3.30 GHz Quad-Core Quad-Thread 6 MB Cache 84 W CPU Processore LGA 1150

Buy for 35 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7356 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-8400

2.8 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-8400 Processore 9 MB di cache fino a 4.00 GHz

Buy for 188.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7356 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-8400 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 Core i5-8400 is 1253 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-4590.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-4590

  • Up to 81% cheaper than Core i5-8400 - €35.0 vs €188.88
  • Up to 80% better value when playing Valorant than Core i5-8400 - €0.05 vs €0.25 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-8400 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i5-8400

  • Performs up to 3% better in Valorant than Core i5-4590 - 770 vs 746 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 - 6 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Valorant.
Valorant

Valorant

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-4590 Logo
Core i5-4590

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


FPS

746

96%

Value, €/FPS

€0.05/FPS

100%

Price, €

€35

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-4590 3.30 GHz Quad-Core Quad-Thread 6 MB Cache 84 W CPU Processore LGA 1150

Buy for 35 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7356 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-8400 Logo
Core i5-8400

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

770

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.25/FPS

20%

Price, €

€188.88

18%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-8400 Processore 9 MB di cache fino a 4.00 GHz

Buy for 188.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7356 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-4590 Logo
Core i5-4590

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

Intel Core i5-8400 Logo
Core i5-8400

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-4590 Logo
Core i5-4590

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1126

83%

Multi-Core

3140

66%

Intel Core i5-8400 Logo
Core i5-8400

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1353

100%

Multi-Core

4748

100%

Intel Core i5-4590 Logo

Intel Core i5-4590

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Intel Core i5-8400 Logo

Intel Core i5-8400

May 1st, 2014Release Date
Oct 5th, 2017
Core i5CollectionCore i5
HaswellCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1150SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
4Threads
6
3.3 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.8 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.0 GHz
84 WTDP
65 W
22 nmProcess Size
14 nm
33.0x
Multiplier28.0x
Intel HD 4600
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockableNo

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