Intel Core i5-4590 vs Intel Processor N150

The Intel Core i5-4590, based on the Haswell S architecture, was introduced in 2014 as a mainstream desktop processor.

The Intel Processor N150, with its Twin Lake architecture, is a newer processor designed for energy-efficient, compact systems and entry-level desktops.

The Intel Core i5-4590 is manufactured using a 22 nm process. In contrast, the Intel Processor N150 utilizes a modern 7 nm manufacturing process, implying higher efficiency. Specific details regarding core and thread counts were not provided. In some single- and multi-core benchmarks, the Intel Processor N150 shows over 10 percent more performance than the Intel Core i5-4590; other tests indicate comparable performance.

For gaming scenarios, the Intel Processor N150, with its newer Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake) and a maximum memory bandwidth of 38 GB/s, is superior to the Intel HD Graphics 4600 of the Intel Core i5-4590 (26 GB/s), although neither processor is intended for demanding gaming.

Detailed information on Thermal Design Power (TDP) is missing. However, the modern 7 nm manufacturing process of the Intel Processor N150 implies significantly higher energy efficiency and thus lower power consumption than the 22 nm manufactured Intel Core i5-4590. A direct price-performance evaluation is difficult.

The Intel Core i5-4590 is an older model no longer available in retail stores, which can at most be found used. The Intel Processor N150 is primarily installed in new devices or as an embedded solution. The Intel Core i5-4590 remains usable for basic tasks in older systems.

The Intel Processor N150, with its modern architecture, better integrated graphics, and higher energy efficiency, is the better choice for new, power-saving systems.