Core i5-4590S vs Xeon X5677
Core i5-4590S
Xeon X5677
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 X5677 is on rank 550, so the Xeon X5677 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 X5677
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4590S | Xeon X5677 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4590S | Xeon X5677 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 X5677
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 X5677
The Xeon X5677 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.46 GHz, with boost up to 3.73 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,054 points. Launch price was $350.
Processing Power
The Core i5-4590S packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon X5677's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-4590S versus 3.73 GHz on the Xeon X5677 — a 0.8% clock advantage for the Xeon X5677 (base: 3 GHz vs 3.46 GHz). The Core i5-4590S uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon X5677 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4590S scores 5,131 against the Xeon X5677's 5,054 — a 1.5% lead for the Core i5-4590S. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-4590S vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5677.
| Feature | Core i5-4590S | Xeon X5677 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.73 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.46 GHz+15% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 5,131+2% | 5,054 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,116 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-4590S uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon X5677 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-4590S) vs 3 (Xeon X5677). Chipset compatibility: H81,B85,H87,Q85,Q87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Core i5-4590S) and Intel X58,Intel 5520 (Xeon X5677).
| Feature | Core i5-4590S | Xeon X5677 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 3+50% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. The Core i5-4590S includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Xeon X5677 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4590S targets Desktop, Xeon X5677 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i5-4590S rivals A10-7850K; Xeon X5677 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Core i5-4590S | Xeon X5677 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 4600 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Desktop | Workstation |
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