Ryzen 5 8640U vs i5-4590

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-4590
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 84 Watt
3.38
Ryzen 5 8640U
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 28 Watt
13.24
+292%

Ryzen 5 8640U outperforms Core i5-4590 by a whopping 292% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-4590 and Ryzen 5 8640U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1567570
Place by popularity51not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.71no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesCore i5 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency3.8144.72
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023)
Release date1 May 2014 (10 years ago)6 December 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$202no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-4590 and Ryzen 5 8640U 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz4.9 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)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm4 nm
Die size177 mm2178 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million25,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-4590 and Ryzen 5 8640U 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
SocketFCLGA1150FP8
Power consumption (TDP)84 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4590 and Ryzen 5 8640U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Ryzen AI, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, SSSE3
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 5 8640U 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 5 8640U 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 5 8640U. 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 card
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Intel HD Graphics 4600AMD Radeon 760M ( - 2600 MHz)
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 5 8640U 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 5 8640U 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 5 8640U 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 5 8640U.

PCIe versionUp to 3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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 5 8640U 13.24
+292%

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 5371
Ryzen 5 8640U 21025
+291%

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.

i5-4590 1140
Ryzen 5 8640U 2227
+95.4%

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.

i5-4590 3150
Ryzen 5 8640U 8438
+168%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.38 13.24
Integrated graphics card 1.84 14.91
Recency 1 May 2014 6 December 2023
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 22 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 84 Watt 28 Watt

Ryzen 5 8640U has a 291.7% higher aggregate performance score, 710.3% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 9 years, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, a 450% more advanced lithography process, and 200% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 8640U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4590 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-4590 is a desktop processor while Ryzen 5 8640U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-4590 and Ryzen 5 8640U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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