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Core i5-8600K vs Core i5-4590

Core i5-8600K vs Core i5-4590: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-8600K

3.6 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-8600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $148.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3070 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-4590

3.3 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5-4590 BX80646I54590 Processor (6M Cache, 3.3 GHz)

Buy for $79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3071 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-8600K

3.6 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-8600K Logo
Intel Core i5-8600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $148.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3070 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-4590

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-4590 Logo
Intel Core i5-4590 BX80646I54590 Processor (6M Cache, 3.3 GHz)

Buy for $79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3071 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-8600K 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 i5-8600K is 1253 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-4590.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-8600K

  • Performs up to 6% better in Lost Ark than Core i5-4590 - 262 vs 247 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-4590 - 6 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i5-4590

  • Up to 47% cheaper than Core i5-8600K - $79.0 vs $148.49
  • Up to 44% better value when playing Lost Ark than Core i5-8600K - $0.32 vs $0.57 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 12% less energy than Intel Core i5-8600K - 84 vs 95 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-8600K doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Lost Ark.
Lost Ark

Lost Ark

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i5-8600K Logo
Core i5-8600K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

262

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.57/FPS

56%

Price, $

$148.49

53%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-8600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $148.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3070 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-4590 Logo
Core i5-4590

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


FPS

247

94%

Value, $/FPS

$0.32/FPS

100%

Price, $

$79

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-4590 BX80646I54590 Processor (6M Cache, 3.3 GHz)

Buy for $79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3071 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i5-8600K Logo
Core i5-8600K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017

Intel Core i5-4590 Logo
Core i5-4590

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-8600K Logo
Core i5-8600K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1546

100%

Multi-Core

5597

100%

Intel Core i5-4590 Logo
Core i5-4590

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1126

72%

Multi-Core

3140

56%

Intel Core i5-8600K Logo

Intel Core i5-8600K

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Intel Core i5-4590 Logo

Intel Core i5-4590

Oct 5th, 2017
Release DateMay 1st, 2014
Core i5CollectionCore i5
Coffee LakeCodenameHaswell
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1150
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores4
6
Threads4
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.3 GHz
4.3 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.7 GHz
95 WTDP
84 W
14 nm
Process Size22 nm
36.0x
Multiplier33.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 4600
Yes
OverclockableNo

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