i5-4590S vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
2022
12 cores / 24 threads, 280 Watt
25.53
+688%
Core i5-4590S
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
3.24

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX outperforms Core i5-4590S by a whopping 688% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Core i5-4590S processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1971604
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.45
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency8.624.71
Architecture codenameChagall PRO (2022)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date8 March 2022 (2 years ago)1 May 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$291

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Core i5-4590S 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads244
Base clock speed4.1 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus rateno data5 GT/s
Multiplier41no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm22 nm
Die size4x 81 mm2177 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °C72 °C
Number of transistors16,600 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Core i5-4590S 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
SocketWRX8FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Core i5-4590S. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
SIPP-+
FDIno data+

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Core i5-4590S technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Core i5-4590S are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Core i5-4590S. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR3
Maximum memory size2 TiB32 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel HD Graphics 4600
Max video memory-2 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HD-+
Graphics max frequency-1.15 GHz
InTru 3D-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Core i5-4590S integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported-3
eDP-+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
VGA-+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Core i5-4590S integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4-4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP-3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort-3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA-1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Core i5-4590S integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX-11.2/12
OpenGL-4.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Core i5-4590S.

PCIe version4.0Up to 3.0
PCI Express lanes12816

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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 25.53
+688%
i5-4590S 3.24

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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 40561
+689%
i5-4590S 5142

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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 2061
+87.7%
i5-4590S 1098

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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 13460
+348%
i5-4590S 3004

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 25.53 3.24
Recency 8 March 2022 1 May 2014
Physical cores 12 4
Threads 24 4
Chip lithography 7 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX has a 688% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 200% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 214.3% more advanced lithography process.

i5-4590S, on the other hand, has 330.8% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4590S in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-4590S is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Core i5-4590S, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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