Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7640X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-4590 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-7640X is 1152 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-4590.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-4590
- Up to 86% cheaper than Core i5-7640X - $49.0 vs $340.65
- Consumes up to 25% less energy than Intel Core i5-7640X - 84 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-7640X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Performs up to 3% better in Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i5-4590 - 178 vs 172 FPS
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Single-Core
1126
63.94094264622374%
Multi-Core
3140
59.526066350710906%
Intel Core i5-4590 | vs | Intel Core i5-7640X |
---|---|---|
May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Haswell | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
84 W | TDP | 112 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |