Core i5-3470 vs Core i5-4590 [8-Benchmark Showdown] (2024)

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-4590

2014

4 cores / 4 threads, 84 Watt

3.47

+14.9%

Core i5-3470

2012

4 cores / 4 threads, 77 Watt

3.02

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Core i5-4590 outperforms Core i5-3470 by a moderate 15% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Detailed specifications
Compatibility
Supported technologies
RAM capacity and type
Integrated graphics cards
Performance benchmarks
Gaming capabilities
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Similar processor comparisons
Community ratings

i5-4590

i5-3470

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-4590 and Core i5-3470 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking	1468	1557
Place by popularity	48	10
Cost-effectiveness evaluation	1.44	1.47
Market segment	Desktop processor	Desktop processor
Series	Core i5 (Desktop)	Intel Core i5 (Desktop)
Architecture codename	Haswell (2013−2015)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date	1 May 2014 (10 years ago)	1 June 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)	$202	$184
Current price	$87 (0.4x MSRP)	$66 (0.4x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-3470 has 2% better value for money than i5-4590.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-4590 and Core i5-3470 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores	4 (Quad-Core)	4 (Quad-Core)
Threads	4	4
Base clock speed	3.3 GHz	3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed	3.7 GHz	3.6 GHz
L1 cache	64K (per core)	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
L3 cache	6 MB (shared)	6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Die size	177 mm²	132.8 mm²
Maximum core temperature	73 °C	67 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	72 °C	67 °C
Number of transistors	1,400 million	no data
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	-	-
Unlocked multiplier	No	No

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-4590 and Core i5-3470 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one.Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Socket	FCLGA1150	FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)	84 Watt	77 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4590 and Core i5-3470. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI	+	+
AVX	+	+
vPro	+	no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)	+	+
My WiFi	+	no data
Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology	-	-
TSX	-	-
Idle States	+	+
Thermal Monitoring	+	+
SIPP	+	no data
FDI	+	+
Status	Discontinued	Discontinued

Security technologies

Core i5-4590 and Core i5-3470 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT	+	+
EDB	+	+
Secure Key	+	+
Identity Protection	+	+
OS Guard	+	no data
Anti-Theft	+	+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-4590 and Core i5-3470 are enumerated here.

AMD-V	+	no data
VT-d	+	+
VT-x	+	+
EPT	+	+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-4590 and Core i5-3470.Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types	DDR3	DDR3
Maximum memory size	32 GB	32 GB
Max memory channels	2	2
Maximum memory bandwidth	25.6 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support	-	-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card Compare	Intel HD Graphics 4600	Intel HD Graphics 2500
Max video memory	2 GB	no data
Quick Sync Video	+	+
Clear Video HD	+	+
Graphics max frequency	1.15 GHz	1.1 GHz
InTru 3D	+	+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-4590 and Core i5-3470 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported	3	3
eDP	+	no data
DisplayPort	+	no data
HDMI	+	no data
VGA	+	no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-4590 and Core i5-3470 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4	4096x2304@24Hz	no data
Max resolution over eDP	3840x2160@60Hz	no data
Max resolution over DisplayPort	3840x2160@60Hz	no data
Max resolution over VGA	1920x1200@60Hz	no data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-4590 and Core i5-3470 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX	11.2/12	no data
OpenGL	4.3	no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-4590 and Core i5-3470.

PCIe version	Up to 3.0	3.0
PCI Express lanes	16	no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.

Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-45903.47

+14.9%

i5-34703.02

Core i5-4590 outperforms Core i5-3470 by 15% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption andphysics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i5-45905367

+14.7%

i5-34704678

Core i5-4590 outperforms Core i5-3470 by 15% in Passmark.

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i5-45901128

+81.6%

i5-3470621

Core i5-4590 outperforms Core i5-3470 by 82% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i5-45903142

+70.9%

i5-34701838

Core i5-4590 outperforms Core i5-3470 by 71% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10is an ancient ray tracingbenchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

Benchmark coverage: 20%

i5-45905479

+9.4%

i5-34705006

Core i5-4590 outperforms Core i5-3470 by 9% in Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core.

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10usingall the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16in this version.

Benchmark coverage: 19%

i5-459018998

+10.5%

i5-347017192

Core i5-4590 outperforms Core i5-3470 by 11% in Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core.

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads issupported in this version.

Benchmark coverage: 17%

i5-45906

+6.3%

i5-34706

Core i5-4590 outperforms Core i5-3470 by 6% in Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core.

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use moremodern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core versionloadsa singlethread with ray tracing torender a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

Benchmark coverage: 14%

i5-45901.63

+7.9%

i5-34701.51

Core i5-4590 outperforms Core i5-3470 by 8% in Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core.

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

Benchmark coverage: 4%

i5-45906220

+9.9%

i5-34705660

Core i5-4590 outperforms Core i5-3470 by 10% in 3DMark Fire Strike Physics.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score	3.47	3.02
Integrated graphics card	1.84	0.68
Recency	1 May 2014	1 June 2012
Cost	$202	$184
Power consumption (TDP)	84 Watt	77 Watt

The Core i5-4590 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3470 in performance tests.

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