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Intel Core i5-4590T

1150DDR34C / 4T35WHaswell22nmEnd-of-life3.00 GHz Boost

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Full Specifications

Detailed architecture, platform, memory, and feature data for this CPU.

Total Cores4

Total Threads4

Base Clock2.00 GHz

Boost Clock3.00 GHz

BCLK / Multiplier100 MHz / 30.0xx

CodenameHaswell

MicroarchitectureHaswell

Process Node22nm

FoundryIntel

Die Size177.0 mm²

Transistors1.40 billion

Production StatusEnd-of-life

Market SegmentDesktop

Launch DateMay 11, 2014

Launch Price$192.00

Instruction Sets

MMXSSESSE2SSE3SSSE3SSE4.2AVXAVX2EISTIntel 64XD bitF16CVT-xVT-dAES-NITSXTXTCLMULFMA3Boost 2.0

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About This Product

The Intel Core i5-4590T is a low-power Haswell desktop CPU with 4 cores and 4 threads, operating at a base clock of 2 GHz and a boost clock of 3 GHz. Its 35W TDP makes it suitable for small form factor PCs or systems where power efficiency is critical. Performance is adequate for basic office tasks, web browsing, and light multimedia, but it struggles with modern gaming and demanding applications compared to current-generation CPUs.

Best for: Basic Office PC

Pros

Low 35W TDP for power efficiency
Suitable for compact systems
Adequate for basic computing tasks
Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600

Cons

Outdated architecture and performance
Not suitable for modern gaming
Limited upgrade path on Socket 1150

Verdict
“Best for budget-conscious users building a basic, low-power, small form factor PC.”

Performance Benchmarks

Cross-source performance, value, and efficiency at a glance

Scores are grouped by benchmark family so it is easy to compare raw speed, threaded output, and real-world value without mixing scales.

Cinebench R23Cinebench 2024PassMark

Render Workloads

Cinebench R23

Single-Core

65729%

Multi-Core

2,4665%

Next-Gen Scale

Cinebench 2024

Single-Core

00%

Multi-Core

00%

Large Sample Pool

PassMark

Overall

4,0636%

Single-Thread

50%

PassMark rank: #2,643

Value & Efficiency

How much output you get per watt and per dollar

These derived metrics use Cinebench R23 multi-core performance to keep the value calculation consistent across the catalog.

Performance per Watt

70.5 pts/W

Performance per Dollar

14.5 pts/$

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