Intel Core i3-7350K vs Intel Core i5-4590

Processor comparisons   18-02-2022
   For example you can't decide which CPU to buy, you can make a choice by looking at the Intel Core i3-7350K vs Intel Core i5-4590 tests and see which is better for games or normal use for rendering, programming, streaming, video editing, machine learning. Here is all information from real video editing and streaming tests or different benchmarks. A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special test applications like PassMark, SuperPi, 7zip, UserBenchmark, Prime95, AIDA64, Blender, VeraCrypt, 3DMark, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, RealBench, PCMark 10, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), DaVinci Resolve Studio, Dolphin Emulator, Furmark, Gears 5, Handbrake, WPrime, GeekBench 6, 5.2, Blender, MATLAB.
   And how good the processors are in games:

Red Dead Redemption 2
Fortnite
Halo Infinite
Borderlands 3
Valorant
Cyberpunk 2077
Death Stranding
Apex Legends
Watch Dogs Legion
DOOM: Eternal
Grand Theft Auto V
Last Man Standing
Rainbow Six Siege
Overwatch
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Fallout 76
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Valheim
Assassin's Creed Valhalla

After looking at the data these benchmarks and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which processor is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i5-4590 or Intel Core i3-7350K.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i3-7350K

51%

Core i5-4590

51%

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i3-7350K

51%

Core i5-4590

51%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor currently available. And of course, this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a low game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of less popular games in which processors were compared: Metro Exodus, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Ghostrunner, Hitman 3, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Control, NBA 2K20, Monster Hunter World, Forza Horizon 4, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Battlefield V, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Horizon Zero Dawn, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, League of Legends (LOL), Half-Life: Alyx, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, DOTA 2A.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	90.6	91.4
Valorant	102.9	103.9
Cyberpunk 2077	57.6	58.2
Apex Legends	96.8	97.6
Call of Duty Warzone	77.2	77.9
Overwatch	83.4	84.1
Red Dead Redemption 2	71.0	71.7
DOOM Eternal	51.5	51.9
Warzone	80.3	81.0
Assassin's Creed	86.5	87.2
Valheim	85.4	86.2

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The tested computers not only did they have different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: FullHD, 2K or 4K. So the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you compare it in one assembly with the video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i3-7350K

62%

Core i5-4590

39%

To make a final decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i3-7350K is more energy efficient than the Core i5-4590 since it has less power consumption: 60W vs. 84W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

For example you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for programming, video rendering or video editing, streaming, machine learning, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to achieve maximum efficiency, the CPU includes all threads and cores that it has. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the program you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that can use only one core to run, and all the advantages of multi-core mode are unused.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i3-7350K	Intel Core i5-4590
Cinbench 15 Single-core	181	144
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	458	505
Cinbench 20 Single-core	370	319
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	874	1227
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1251	1024
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	3136	4088

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i3-7350K	Intel Core i5-4590
Single-Core	2467	2060
Multi-Core	4831	5285

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i3-7350K	Intel Core i5-4590
Single-Core	1122	1005
Multi-Core	2531	3327

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most helpful. The newer the processor, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same can be said about overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, thereby increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS even in the newest games. The economy are obvious! Accordingly, there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	Intel Core i3-7350K	Intel Core i5-4590
Announcement date	March 21, 2017	April 01, 2014
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	FCLGA1151	LGA1150
Core name	Kaby Lake	Haswell
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	7	4
Turbo Frequency		3.7 MHz
Frequency	4.2 MHz	3.3 MHz
Cores	2	4
Threads	4	4
Bus rate	8 GT/s	5 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	14 nm	22 nm
Transistors count	2460 millions	2460 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	60 W	84 W
Memory type	DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V	DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V
Max. Memory	64 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency
Memory bandwidth		25.6 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache	4 MB	6 MB
Overclocking	No	No
Supports ECC	Yes	No
Part number	Expansion Options

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i3-7350K is 21% better than Core i5-4590 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i5-4590 has 2 more core than Core i3-7350K. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i3-7350K is better: 13
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i5-4590 is better: 20
Although it should be realized that all the figures in the article above do not mean that taking them into account you should totally trust a simple comparison of these figures. Be sure to watch the video tests and read the reviews of of people who bought Intel Core i3-7350K and Intel Core i5-4590 before deciding which CPU to buy for gaming and which not.

Intel Core i3-7350K - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i3-7350K specs and review.

• Intel Core i5-4590 specs and review.