i5-6198DU vs i5-4590T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-4590T
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
2.56
+30.6%
Core i5-6198DU
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.96

Core i5-4590T outperforms Core i5-6198DU by a substantial 31% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-4590T and Core i5-6198DU processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17441943
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.42no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i5
Power efficiency6.8912.30
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Skylake (2015−2016)
Release date11 May 2014 (10 years ago)27 December 2015 (8 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$192no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-4590T and Core i5-6198DU 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz2.8 GHz
Bus typeno dataOPI
Bus rate5 GT/s4 GT/s
Multiplierno data23
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)3 MB
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size177 mm298.57 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million1750 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-4590T and Core i5-6198DU 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1150BGA
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4590T and Core i5-6198DU. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP+-
Smart Responseno data+
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-4590T and Core i5-6198DU technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX-+
Identity Protection++
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-4590T and Core i5-6198DU are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-4590T and Core i5-6198DU. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600DDR3, DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s34.134 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 4600Intel HD Graphics 510
Max video memory2 GB32 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-4590T and Core i5-6198DU integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVIno data+
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-4590T and Core i5-6198DU integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60HzN/A

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-4590T and Core i5-6198DU integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1212
OpenGL4.34.4

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-4590T and Core i5-6198DU.

PCIe versionUp to 3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1612

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.

i5-4590T 2.56
+30.6%
i5-6198DU 1.96

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.

i5-4590T 4066
+30.5%
i5-6198DU 3115

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.56 1.96
Integrated graphics card 1.84 1.61
Recency 11 May 2014 27 December 2015
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 15 Watt

i5-4590T has a 30.6% higher aggregate performance score, 14.3% faster integrated GPU, and 100% more physical cores.

i5-6198DU, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 133.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-4590T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-6198DU in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-4590T is a desktop processor while Core i5-6198DU is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-4590T and Core i5-6198DU, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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