The Core i7-6950X is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-4590S, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $90.05 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-6950X
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-4590S
- Up to 41% cheaper – $129.94 vs $219.99
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 65 vs 140 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-6950X vs Core i5-4590S
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6950X
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
155
100%
Min 1% FPS
116
100%
Price, $
$219.99
59%
Value, $/FPS
$1.41/FPS
61%
Core i5-4590S
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
151
97%
Min 1% FPS
113
97%
Price, $
$129.94
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.86/FPS
100%
Core i7-6950X 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 i7-6950X vs Core i5-4590S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6950X vs Core i5-4590S in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-6950X
May 31st, 2016
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
97%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i5-4590S
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
6 MB
24%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6950X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-4590S |
---|---|---|
General | ||
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
$1,723.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Broadwell-E | Codename | Haswell |
140 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
Other Features | ||
DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |