Intel Core i5 4590S (4th Gen) vs. Intel Core i7 6900K (6th Gen)

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Side by side comparison and review of Intel Core i5 4590S (4th Gen) and Intel Core i7 6900K (6th Gen). Compare overall performance, core and thread counts, cache memory, speed, power efficiency, dimensions, socket compatibility and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect CPU. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the processor that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

CPUs Specifications Comparison

Intel Core i5 4590S (4th Gen) vs. Intel Core i7 6900K (6th Gen) Benchmark Chart
GENERAL Intel Core i5 4590S (4th Gen) Intel Core i7 6900K (6th Gen)
Product Type Processor Processor
PROCESSOR Intel Core i5 4590S (4th Gen) Intel Core i7 6900K (6th Gen)
Type Intel Core i5 4590S (4th Gen) Intel Core i7 6900K (6th Gen)
ARCHITECTURE
Processor Qty 1 1
Compatible Processor Socket LGA1150 Socket LGA2011-v3 Socket
Manufacturing Process 22 nm 14 nm
Thermal Design Power 65 W 140 W
Thermal Specification 71.35 °C -
PCI Express Revision 3.0 3.0
PCI Express Configurations 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 -
PCI Express Lanes Qty 16 40
Architecture Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology, Intel Trusted Execution Technology, streaming SIMD extensions 4.1, streaming SIMD extensions 4.2, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel My WiFi Technology, Intel Anti-Theft Technology, Intel AES New Instructions (AES-NI), Thermal Monitoring Technologies, Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Intel vPro Technology, Idle States, Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), Intel Identity Protection Technology, Intel Secure Key, Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2.0), Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel AES New Instructions (AES-NI), Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Idle States, Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), Intel Smart Response Technology
PERFORMANCE
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Number of Threads 4 threads 16 threads
Clock Speed (Frequency) 3 GHz 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.7 GHz
CACHE MEMORY
Cache 6 MB 20 MB
Cache Memory Details Smart Cache - 6 MB 20 MB
Installed Size 6 MB -
INTEGRATED GRAPHICS (GPU) Intel Core i5 4590S (4th Gen) Intel Core i7 6900K (6th Gen)
Type Intel HD Graphics 4600 -
Base Frequency 350 MHz -
Max Dynamic Frequency 1.15 GHz -
Max Supported Memory Size 2 GB -
Max Supported Resolution 4096x2304@24Hz (HDMI), 3840x2160@60Hz (DP), 3840x2160@60Hz (eDP), 1920x1200@60Hz (VGA) -
Features Intel FDI, Intel Clear Video HD Technology, InTRU 3D Technology, Intel Quick Sync Video -
MISCELLANEOUS Intel Core i5 4590S (4th Gen) Intel Core i7 6900K (6th Gen)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years -
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