10 Best Budget Processors in 2015: Page 8 of 11
04: Intel Core i5-4590
Average Price: $199.99
Architecture: Haswell
Cores: four
Cache: 6MB
Processor Base Frequency: 3.3GHz
Integrated GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4600
RAM Support: DDR3 and DDR3L 1333MHz/1600MHz at 1.5V
Max RAM: 32GB
Socket: LGA 1150
Alienware’s CPU choice for their mid-range Alpha Desktop lines. This Quad-Core CPU out performs AMD’s eight core FX Series CPU because most games only use two to four cores at the most and that is what Intel focuses on the most. In the end the Intel Core i5-4590 is the better choice.
Pros:
Great CPU performance
Uses less power than AMD’s CPU
Cons:
No Overclocking
Integrated Graphics Card is weak and not good for gaming
Perfect For:
Family PC
Gaming PC (Needs a Dedicated Graphics Card)
Budget Workstation
Budget Server
Not good for:
Anything that needs low power consumption
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