Intel Core i5-4590 vs i5-4690

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The only thing i'm not proud of in my computer is my processor, it's an i3-4130, dual core and just meh. I want to do a little upgrade, i've seen that the i5-4690 is at the same level of most i7's. Now i want more of a personal recommendation, should get the i5-4590 instead and save $50? (according to prices in my country). I do gaming, not much, but i'm a huge enthusiast. I'm a student (if that influences the recommendation).
 
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The 4590 would be a good upgrade. It's not worth the $50 in my opinion for 200mhz clock speed difference (turbo boost) for the 4690. The 4690 turbo's up to 3.9ghz, the 4590 up to 3.7ghz and the 4460 only up to 3.4ghz. Usually the cost difference is much less between the 4460 and 4590 for a 300mhz improvement (in the 4590) while as you mentioned a fairly steep price difference between the 4590 and 4690 for only 200mhz speed difference.

Your local pricing will make more of an impact. For example in the u.s., the 4590 is only $11 more than the 4460. The 4690 is $20 more than the 4590.
In this case, $11 buys 300mhz of speed going from 4460 to 4590 while $20 only buys 200mhz from the 4590 to 4690. Twice the cost and 2/3 the speed...
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The 4590 would be a good upgrade. It's not worth the $50 in my opinion for 200mhz clock speed difference (turbo boost) for the 4690. The 4690 turbo's up to 3.9ghz, the 4590 up to 3.7ghz and the 4460 only up to 3.4ghz. Usually the cost difference is much less between the 4460 and 4590 for a 300mhz improvement (in the 4590) while as you mentioned a fairly steep price difference between the 4590 and 4690 for only 200mhz speed difference.

Your local pricing will make more of an impact. For example in the u.s., the 4590 is only $11 more than the 4460. The 4690 is $20 more than the 4590.
In this case, $11 buys 300mhz of speed going from 4460 to 4590 while $20 only buys 200mhz from the 4590 to 4690. Twice the cost and 2/3 the speed improvement is poor value in comparison.
 
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I know it doesn't make much sense but 5-4690 just sounds better to me, i just want to throw some more money on the processor since is the only thing in my computer i have never upgraded, guess i won't even decide until i'm at the store. Anyway thanks everyone! If i decide to get the K version, would it be a better upgrade?
 
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The K version is a better upgrade ONLY if you have a Z97 or Z87 mobo. Also, you would need at least a $30 cooler. Why? Cuz the only reason to get the K version is to overclock and you must have an overclocking mobo and proper cooler to do so. What is your mobo?
 
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Right, the k version really only makes sense if you're planning to overclock. It requires a z series board and a decent cooler. If not overclocked the 4690k is pretty much identical to the 4690, it doesn't have extra clock speed like the 4790k does over the 4790 out of the box.

Not necessarily for everyone, I enjoy overclocking and the extra expense people equate with overclocking k series cpu's was already intended in my budget. Out of personal preference I wanted a nicer looking cooler, something quiet etc so an aftermarket cooler was already part of the equation for me. Going cheap on motherboards in the past has bitten me when I go to do something and find out I didn't have that slot or that feature or enough fan headers so the z series boards were also on my initial list over an h or b series board.

If those things aren't part of someone's parts list to begin with then it could be seen as a detriment, added cost 'just to overclock'. In that case the benefits may not be overly cost effective.
 
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