Which CPU is better?

[DC4326]

In terms of real world, programming, multimedia and gaming performance, which of these CPUs are better?
-Intel i5-4460
-Intel i5-4590

They have a $16 difference here in my country and I dont know which to pick. .

Please and Thank You!

 

[RobCrezz]

The 4590, worth the extra $16 due to the faster clock speed IMO.

 

[radekmm]

well both cpus are very good, but the 4590 pulls ahead by a maximum of 1-2 fps

 

[CTurbo]

Well the 4590 is better since it is clocked higher and they are otherwise the same chip. You will not notice the difference between the two though so I would probably just get the 4460. Is there are 4570 there? You could check it's price. I would get it if it's priced close to the 4460.

 

[DC4326]

Hmm, one more question though, will all cores reach it's turbo boost clock? I've been reading articles that only 2 or 1 cores can reach that frequency. .

 

[InvalidError]

The 4590 should be about 8% faster if you can keep it cool since it has 300MHz higher Turbo clock.

~8% more cost for ~8% more speed; fair enough if you want it.

 

[radekmm]

it depends if all 4 cores are needed. if only one core is needed, the other 3 will sleep and the core, that is active, will boost up to get better framerates

 

[subasteve5800]

The i5-4590 has a 100 MHz faster base clock and a 300 MHz faster Max turbo so it will perform slightly better.

The difference between the two is so small that it would hardly be noticeable during regular workloads. Of course, $16 amortized over the life of the computer is also barely perceptible.

If you've got the extra $16 to spend, get the 4590. If not, the 4460 will work fine.

 

[DC4326]

Thank you for the answers everyone! I have decided that I am going to get the 4460 since I think I might not notice the difference.

 

[logainofhades]

Hmm, one more question though, will all cores reach it's turbo boost clock? I've been reading articles that only 2 or 1 cores can reach that frequency. .

If you have a motherboard with multicore enhancement, all cores can reach max turbo speed.