i5-4590T vs Xeon E3-1285 v4

Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1285 v4
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
5.01
+92%
Core i5-4590T
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
2.61

Xeon E3-1285 v4 outperforms Core i5-4590T by an impressive 92% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Core i5-4590T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking12291731
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.35
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency4.906.93
Architecture codenameBroadwell-DT (2015)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date2 June 2015 (9 years ago)11 May 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$192

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Core i5-4590T 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die size160 mm2177 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Core i5-4590T 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
SocketFCLGA1150FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Core i5-4590T. 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++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
eDRAM128 MBno data
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
SIPP-+
FDI++

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Core i5-4590T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
OS Guard++
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Core i5-4590T are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Core i5-4590T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth29.8 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Pro P6300Intel HD Graphics 4600
Max video memory32 GB2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.15 GHz
Execution Units48no data
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Core i5-4590T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
VGAno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Core i5-4590T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Core i5-4590T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data11.2/12
OpenGLno data4.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Core i5-4590T.

PCIe version3.0Up to 3.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

Xeon E3-1285 v4 5.01
+92%
i5-4590T 2.61

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.

Xeon E3-1285 v4 7808
+91.9%
i5-4590T 4068

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.01 2.61
Recency 2 June 2015 11 May 2014
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 35 Watt

Xeon E3-1285 v4 has a 92% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more threads, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

i5-4590T, on the other hand, has 171.4% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E3-1285 v4 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4590T in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1285 v4 is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-4590T is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Core i5-4590T, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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