The Core i5-12600K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-4590S, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $119.64 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-4590S
- Up to 77% cheaper – $34.95 vs $154.59
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-12600K vs Core i5-4590S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
229
100%
Min 1% FPS
157
100%
Price, $
$154.59
22%
Value, $/FPS
$0.67/FPS
25%
Core i5-4590S
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
200
87%
Min 1% FPS
139
89%
Price, $
$34.95
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.17/FPS
100%
Core i5-12600K vs Core i5-4590S in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600K vs Core i5-4590S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600K vs Core i5-4590S in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-4590S
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
6 MB
30%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
78%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
73%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-4590S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| $289.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Haswell |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
