4590

The term "4590" primarily refers to the Intel Core i5-4590, a mid-range desktop processor from Intel's Haswell generation. It was released in the second quarter of 2014 as part of the company's 4th-generation Core series. This CPU was a popular choice for mainstream desktop computers, offering a strong balance between performance and power consumption.

The i5-4590 is a quad-core processor, meaning it contains four independent processing cores. It operates at a base clock speed of 3.3 GHz, which can dynamically increase to 3.7 GHz under load using Intel's Turbo Boost technology. Unlike Intel's "K"-series processors, the 4590 has a locked multiplier, meaning its clock speed cannot be easily overclocked by the user. It does not support Hyper-Threading, so it can handle four threads simultaneously.

Built on a 22-nanometer manufacturing process, the chip includes an integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU, suitable for basic display output and light gaming. It uses the LGA 1150 socket and is compatible with Intel's 8 and 9 series chipsets, such as H81, B85, H87, and Z97. The processor was widely regarded as a reliable and cost-effective component for general-purpose computing, office work, and mid-tier gaming systems during its market lifespan.