Upgrade your compatible 4th Gen Intel desktop with the Intel Core i5-4590 Processor. Featuring 4 cores, 4 threads, 3.30GHz base frequency and up to 3.70GHz Turbo Boost, it’s a practical LGA1150 CPU for budget gaming, office work and everyday computing.

Get reliable quad-core performance with the Intel Core i5-4590 4th Generation Processor.

Built on Intel's Haswell Refresh architecture, the Core i5-4590 provides 4 physical cores and 4 threads, making it suitable for everyday multitasking, office applications, home PCs and affordable gaming systems.

The processor operates at a 3.30GHz base frequency and can boost up to 3.70GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, providing additional performance when workloads demand it.

With 6MB Intel Smart Cache, integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600 and an LGA1150 socket, the i5-4590 is especially useful for customers upgrading an existing 4th Generation desktop without replacing the entire motherboard and DDR3 platform.

Pair it with an SSD, sufficient DDR3 RAM and a compatible dedicated graphics card to create an affordable gaming or general-purpose desktop system.

Key Features

• Intel Core i5 4th Generation
• Haswell Refresh Architecture
• 4 Cores / 4 Threads
• 3.30GHz Base Frequency
• Up to 3.70GHz Turbo Frequency
• 6MB Intel Smart Cache
• LGA1150 / Socket H3
• Intel HD Graphics 4600
• 84W TDP
• DDR3 Memory Platform
• Intel Turbo Boost Technology
• Ideal for Affordable PC Upgrades

Specifications

Brand: Intel
Processor: Core i5-4590
Generation: 4th Generation
Architecture: Haswell Refresh
Socket: LGA1150 / Socket H3
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3.30GHz
Maximum Turbo Frequency: Up to 3.70GHz
Cache: 6MB Intel Smart Cache
TDP: 84W
Integrated Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4600
Memory Type: DDR3 / DDR3L depending on motherboard configuration
Turbo Boost: Yes
Hyper-Threading: No
Unlocked Multiplier: No

Gaming Performance

When paired with a suitable dedicated graphics card, the Core i5-4590 can provide a practical platform for budget gaming and older/esports titles.

Compared with the Core i5-4570, the i5-4590 offers slightly higher clock speeds, with a 3.30GHz base and up to 3.70GHz Turbo.

For heavier modern games and multitasking on the same LGA1150 platform, a compatible Core i7-4770 or Core i7-4790 offers 8 threads and provides a stronger upgrade path.

Ideal For

• Budget Gaming PCs
• Office Computers
• Home Desktop PCs
• Student PCs
• General Productivity
• LGA1150 System Upgrades
• Refurbished Desktop Builds

Motherboard Compatibility

The Intel Core i5-4590 uses the LGA1150 socket.

Always confirm that your motherboard model and BIOS support the processor before installation, particularly when upgrading an older 8-series motherboard.