Core i5-4590S vs Xeon W-2102
Core i5-4590S
Xeon W-2102
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Xeon W-2102 is on rank 551, so the Xeon W-2102 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4590S
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2102
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4590S | Xeon W-2102 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($45) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($286) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4590S | Xeon W-2102 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+540%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($45) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($286) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4590S and Xeon W-2102
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.
Xeon W-2102
The Xeon W-2102 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 5,098 points. Launch price was $202.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-4590S and Xeon W-2102 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-4590S versus 2.9 GHz on the Xeon W-2102 — a 24.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-4590S (base: 3 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i5-4590S uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon W-2102 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4590S scores 5,131 against the Xeon W-2102's 5,098 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-4590S. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-4590S vs 8.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2102.
| Feature | Core i5-4590S | Xeon W-2102 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+28% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+3% | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 8.25 MB (total)+38% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 5,131 | 5,098 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,116 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-4590S uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-2102 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-4590S | Xeon W-2102 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-4590S) / not specified (Xeon W-2102). The Core i5-4590S includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Xeon W-2102 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4590S targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-4590S rivals A10-7850K.
| Feature | Core i5-4590S | Xeon W-2102 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 4600 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-4590S launched at $192 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2102 debuted at $202. At current prices ($45 vs $286), the Core i5-4590S is $241 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-4590S delivers 114.0 pts/$ vs 17.8 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2102 — making the Core i5-4590S the 145.9% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-4590S | Xeon W-2102 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $192-5% | $202 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45-84% | $286 |
| Performance per Dollar | 114.0+540% | 17.8 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2017 |
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