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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-4690 vs Core i5-4590

The Core i5-4690 is slightly faster than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only the same price!

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Up to 3% faster on average across 100+ games

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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-4690

199FPS

Core i5-4590

198FPS

League of Legends2009

185FPS

180FPS

486FPS

478FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-4690

215FPS

Core i5-4590

214FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-4690

568FPS

Core i5-4590

564FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-4690

596FPS

Core i5-4590

592FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-4690

180FPS

Core i5-4590

178FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i5-4690

234FPS

Core i5-4590

235FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i5-4690

23%

Core i5-4590

22%

Core i5-4690 ranks 1 points higher.

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6 MB

6 MB

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Core i5-4690

3.4 GHz

Core i5-4590

3.3 GHz

Core i5-4690 has a 3% higher base clock.

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Core i5-4690

3.8 GHz

Core i5-4590

3.7 GHz

Core i5-4690 boosts 3% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-4690

84W

Core i5-4590

84W

Pricehelp

Core i5-4690

$48.59

Core i5-4590

$48.59

Core i5-4690Core i5-4590

LGA1150

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LGA1150

Haswell

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Haswell

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 4600

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Intel HD 4600

DDR3

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-4690 or Core i5-4590?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-4690 or Core i5-4590?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-4690 and Core i5-4590?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-4690 scores 23/100, Core i5-4590 scores 22/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-4690 or Core i5-4590 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-4690 or Core i5-4590?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.