The Core i7-12700F is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-4590S, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $165.04 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-4590S
- Up to 83% cheaper – $34.95 vs $199.99
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-12700F vs Core i5-4590S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700F
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
227
100%
Min 1% FPS
156
100%
Price, $
$199.99
17%
Value, $/FPS
$0.88/FPS
19%
Core i5-4590S
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
200
88%
Min 1% FPS
139
89%
Price, $
$34.95
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.17/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700F 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 i7-12700F vs Core i5-4590S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700F vs Core i5-4590S in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700F
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
72%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-4590S
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
33%
L3 Cache
6 MB
24%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
73%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-4590S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| $324.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Haswell |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
