Core i5-4590S vs Core i7-4702MQ

CPU

GPU

Core i5-4590S

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2014

Core i7-4702MQ

4 Cores8 Thrd37 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-4590S

4 / 4

5,131

0.0%

5,187

+1.1%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-4590S is positioned at rank 647 and the Core i7-4702MQ is on rank 1011, so the Core i5-4590S offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4590S

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

11666%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11023%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8004%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2411%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1910%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1671%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

957%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

944%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

860%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

860%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

850%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

827%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

816%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

812%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

805%

#388

Ryzen Embedded R2312

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#389

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $5200

98%

#647

Core i5-4590S

MSRP: $192|Avg: $45

100%

#648

Pentium G2020

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

100%

#649

Pentium G3450

MSRP: $82|Avg: $25

100%

#650

Core i7-6700

MSRP: $303|Avg: $143

99%

#651

Athlon II X4 631

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

99%

#652

Pentium G3240T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

99%

#653

Core i3-4160T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $18

99%

#657

Core i3-4350

MSRP: $138|Avg: $130

98%

#659

Core i5-6600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $35

98%

#660

FX-4350

MSRP: $122|Avg: $140

98%

#661

Core i5-3570T

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

98%

#662

Core i5-6600K

MSRP: $242|Avg: $105

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4702MQ

#999

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2167%

#1000

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2135%

#1001

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1960%

#1002

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1951%

#1003

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1933%

#1005

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1867%

#1006

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1790%

#1007

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1787%

#1008

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1739%

#1011

Core i7-4702MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

100%

#1012

Pentium N4200

MSRP: $161|Avg: $30.89

99%

#1013

Pentium J2900

MSRP: $94|Avg: $20

99%

#1014

Celeron T1700

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

98%

#1015

Celeron T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

97%

#1016

A12-9720P

MSRP: $200|Avg: $25

97%

#1017

Core i5-4300M

MSRP: $227|Avg: N/A

96%

#1018

Celeron 1005M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

96%

#1019

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

95%

#1020

Athlon Neo MV-40

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

94%

#1021

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

94%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

94%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

93%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

92%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-4590S leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-4702MQ is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-4590S	Core i7-4702MQ
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($45)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i5-4590S stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 10% cheaper ($45 vs $50) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i5-4590S	Core i7-4702MQ
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+10%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($45)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-4590S Benchmark Check

Core i7-4702MQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4590S and Core i7-4702MQ

Core i5-4590S

The Core i5-4590S is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,131 points. Launch price was $291.

Core i7-4702MQ

The Core i7-4702MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 May 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,187 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-4590S packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-4702MQ's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-4590S versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-4702MQ — a 14.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-4590S (base: 3 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). Both are built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i5-4590S scores 5,131 against the Core i7-4702MQ's 5,187 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i7-4702MQ. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,116 vs 965, a 14.5% lead for the Core i5-4590S that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-4590S vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4702MQ.

Feature	Core i5-4590S	Core i7-4702MQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz+16%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+36%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	5,131	5,187+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,116+16%	965
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	3,180

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4590S uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4702MQ uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H81,B85,H87,Q85,Q87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Core i5-4590S) and HM86,QM87 (Core i7-4702MQ).

Feature	Core i5-4590S	Core i7-4702MQ
Socket	LGA1150	PGA946
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-4590S) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-4702MQ). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4600 (Core i5-4590S) and HD Graphics 4600 (Core i7-4702MQ) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4590S targets Desktop, Core i7-4702MQ targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-4590S rivals A10-7850K; Core i7-4702MQ rivals Ryzen 7 3750H.

Feature	Core i5-4590S	Core i7-4702MQ
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 4600	HD Graphics 4600
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Desktop	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-4590S launched at $192 MSRP, while the Core i7-4702MQ debuted at $383. At current prices ($45 vs $50), the Core i5-4590S is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-4590S delivers 114.0 pts/$ vs 103.7 pts/$ for the Core i7-4702MQ — making the Core i5-4590S the 9.4% better value option.