AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE vs Intel Core i5-4590S Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE wins every single recorded head-to-head test against the Intel Core i5-4590S. Across six Cinebench workloads, the Ryzen 3 2200GE holds a consistent advantage of roughly 13% in both single-core and multi-core performance. The Intel Core i5-4590S, despite being a capable quad-core part from an earlier generation, cannot overcome the architectural and efficiency lead of the AMD chip. For any workload where CPU rendering or compute throughput matters, the Ryzen 3 2200GE is the clear choice based on the recorded measurements. The data indicates that users prioritizing raw processing speed, newer platform features, and dramatically lower power consumption should select the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE. The Intel part only makes sense in scenarios where platform compatibility with the older Intel Socket 1150 and DDR3 memory is an absolute requirement, as its performance is consistently behind in every benchmark category.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design eras and philosophies. The Intel Core i5-4590S is built on the Haswell architecture using a 22 nm process node, manufactured by Intel. It features 4 cores and 4 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 3.60 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE, in contrast, uses the Zen architecture (Raven Ridge codename) on a 14 nm process node from GlobalFoundries. It also has 4 cores and 4 threads, but starts at a higher base clock of 3.20 GHz while matching the Intel part's 3.60 GHz boost clock.

Cache configurations differ significantly. The Intel i5-4590S provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE has 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, but only 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen part compensates with a larger per-core L2 allocation, while the Intel chip has a larger shared L3 pool.

Memory support also diverges: the Intel part uses DDR3 with a dual-channel bus, while the AMD part uses DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. The AMD chip also includes an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, whereas the Intel multiplier is locked. Integrated graphics differ as well: Intel HD 4600 versus Radeon Vega 8, though no benchmark data for these iGPUs is recorded in the database.

The transistor counts and die sizes reflect the different manufacturing approaches: the Intel Haswell die contains 1,400 million transistors on a 177 mm² die, while the AMD Raven Ridge die packs 4,950 million transistors onto a 210 mm² die. The AMD part also supports PCIe Gen 3 with 8 lanes for the CPU, while the Intel part supports PCIe Gen 3 without a lane count specified. The Ryzen 3 2200GE has a production status of "Active", and its release date is 2018-04-18, compared to the Intel part's release on 2014-04-30.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are striking in their consistency. The AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE wins all six recorded Cinebench tests, with the delta percentages hovering tightly between -13.1% and -14.1% (where the negative sign indicates the Intel part is behind). This uniformity suggests a systematic performance advantage rather than workload-specific quirks.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel i5-4590S scores 437 against the Ryzen 3 2200GE's 503, a 13.1% deficit. The single-core R15 test shows a similar story: 61 versus 71, a 14.1% gap, the largest relative difference in the dataset. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multi-core scores are 1821 for Intel and 2097 for AMD, again a 13.2% difference. The R20 single-core test shows 257 versus 296, also 13.2%.

Cinebench R23 confirms the pattern. The multi-core result is 4338 for the Intel part versus 4993 for the AMD part, a 13.1% deficit. The single-core R23 test shows 612 versus 705, a 13.2% gap. The AMD chip's advantage is remarkably stable across all three Cinebench versions, indicating that the architectural improvements in Zen, combined with higher base clocks and newer memory support, translate directly into sustained performance gains.

The Geekbench results are only recorded for the Intel i5-4590S, with a multi-core score of 3289 and a single-core score of 1126. No corresponding Geekbench scores exist in the database for the Ryzen 3 2200GE, so a direct Geekbench comparison is not possible from the recorded data. However, the Cinebench results provide a complete and consistent picture of AMD's dominance in these workloads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE has a higher base clock of 3.20 GHz, compared to the Intel Core i5-4590S's 2.90 GHz. Both processors share the same boost clock of 3.60 GHz.

Q: How do the multi-core Cinebench R23 scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE scores 4993 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Intel Core i5-4590S scores 4338. This represents a 13.1% advantage for the AMD part.

Q: What is the TDP difference between these two CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i5-4590S has a TDP of 65 watts, while the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE has a TDP of 35 watts. The AMD part draws significantly less power on paper.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No, neither the Intel Core i5-4590S nor the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE supports ECC memory, according to the recorded specifications.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-4590S has 6 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE has 4 MB of shared L3 cache. However, the AMD part has larger L1 and L2 caches per core.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Core i5-4590S has a locked multiplier and does not support overclocking.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE wins every recorded benchmark in the head-to-head comparison, so its dominance is comprehensive. It leads by 13.1% in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 14.1% in R15 single-core, 13.2% in R20 multi-core, 13.2% in R20 single-core, 13.1% in R23 multi-core, and 13.2% in R23 single-core. This makes it the superior choice for any CPU-bound rendering workload, multi-threaded productivity tasks, and single-threaded applications. The higher base clock of 3.20 GHz, combined with the Zen architecture's efficiency, delivers consistent gains across the board.

The Intel Core i5-4590S, despite losing all head-to-head tests, retains relevance in specific legacy scenarios. Its support for DDR3 memory and the Intel Socket 1150 platform means it can drop into older motherboards without requiring a platform change. Its larger 6 MB L3 cache could theoretically benefit cache-sensitive workloads, though the recorded benchmarks do not show any such advantage materializing in practice. The Intel part's 65 TDP is higher than the AMD's 35 TDP, so it does not win on efficiency. The Intel chip also has a smaller transistor count (1,400 million versus 4,950 million) and a smaller die (177 mm² versus 210 mm²), which may appeal to those interested in older manufacturing processes, but does not translate into a performance win.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The Intel Core i5-4590S uses the Intel Socket 1150, while the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE uses the AMD Socket AM4. The architecture differs fundamentally: Haswell versus Zen (Raven Ridge). The process node is 22 nm for Intel, 14 nm for AMD. The foundry is Intel for one and GlobalFoundries for the other. Transistor counts are 1,400 million versus 4,950 million, and die sizes are 177 mm² versus 210 mm².

The base clocks differ (2.90 GHz versus 3.20 GHz) but the boost clocks match at 3.60 GHz. The TDP is 65 watts for Intel, 35 watts for AMD. Cache configurations vary: Intel has 64 KB L1 per core, 256 KB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3; AMD has 96 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3. Memory support differs with DDR3 on Intel versus DDR4 on AMD, though both use dual-channel buses. The AMD part records a memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s, while the Intel part has no recorded bandwidth figure. PCIe support is Gen 3 for both, but AMD specifies 8 lanes for the CPU, and Intel does not list a lane count.

The integrated graphics differ: Intel HD 4600 versus Radeon Vega 8. The production status is "Active" for AMD, while Intel's status is not recorded. The release dates are 2014-04-30 for Intel and 2018-04-18 for AMD. The multiplier is unlocked on AMD, locked on Intel. The AMD part has a recorded part number (YD2200C6M4MFBYD2200C6FBMPK), while the Intel part does not. Finally, the average benchmark scores differ: the Intel i5-4590S averages 1493, while the Ryzen 3 2200GE averages 1444, even though both sit at the 38th percentile in the overall CPU ranking. This discrepancy highlights that the AMD part's average is pulled down by having fewer recorded benchmark categories, while its head-to-head wins are decisive.