Comparing watts / temp between different generations of CPUs
Posted: Sun May 25, 2014 3:32 am
Hi everyone,
I'm looking to buy a new CPU, but I want to select one that isn't going to generate more heat than my current CPU. This is because I'm planning on keeping my current case, fan configuration and heat-sink.
My current CPU is an AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Socket 939 "Manchester" (dual-core, 90 nm) with a TDP of 89 W.
The CPU I'm thinking of buying is an Intel Core i5-4590 Socket 1150 "Haswell-DT" (quad-core, 22 nm) with a TDP of 84 W.
I'm assuming the rated TDP alone isn't a good point of comparison, as its not specific to the CPU in question. But aside from TDP I'm not really sure how else to compare them. I've done a bit of googling but haven't found anything conclusive.
If anyone could offer any advice on what factors I should be looking for here, it would be greatly appreciated.
I'm looking to buy a new CPU, but I want to select one that isn't going to generate more heat than my current CPU. This is because I'm planning on keeping my current case, fan configuration and heat-sink.
My current CPU is an AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Socket 939 "Manchester" (dual-core, 90 nm) with a TDP of 89 W.
The CPU I'm thinking of buying is an Intel Core i5-4590 Socket 1150 "Haswell-DT" (quad-core, 22 nm) with a TDP of 84 W.
I'm assuming the rated TDP alone isn't a good point of comparison, as its not specific to the CPU in question. But aside from TDP I'm not really sure how else to compare them. I've done a bit of googling but haven't found anything conclusive.
If anyone could offer any advice on what factors I should be looking for here, it would be greatly appreciated.