Ryzen Threadripper 7970X vs i5-4590

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-4590
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 84 Watt
3.38
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 350 Watt
62.18
+1740%

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X outperforms Core i5-4590 by a whopping 1740% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-4590 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking156714
Place by popularity51not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.7121.88
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore i5 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency3.8116.81
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date1 May 2014 (10 years ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$202$2,499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has 2982% better value for money than i5-4590.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-4590 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads464
Base clock speed3.3 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz5.3 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm5 nm
Die size177 mm24x 71 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million26,280 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-4590 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA1150sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)84 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4590 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
FDI+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i5-4590 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-4590 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-4590 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4600N/A
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-4590 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-4590 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-4590 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-4590 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X.

PCIe versionUp to 3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1648

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.

i5-4590 3.38
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 62.18
+1740%

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 and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-4590 5370
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 98775
+1739%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.38 62.18
Recency 1 May 2014 19 October 2023
Physical cores 4 32
Threads 4 64
Chip lithography 22 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 84 Watt 350 Watt

i5-4590 has 316.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, on the other hand, has a 1739.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 700% more physical cores and 1500% more threads, and a 340% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4590 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-4590 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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