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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 7600X vs Core i5-4590

The Ryzen 5 7600X is much faster than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $118.36 more expensive!

  • Up to 125% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 8 years and 6 months newer
  • Available for $166.95

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 5 7600X ranks 47 points higher.

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Ryzen 5 7600X has 2 more cores.

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Ryzen 5 7600X has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 7600X has 26 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 7600X has a 42% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 7600X boosts 43% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-4590 draws 21W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-4590 is $118.36 cheaper.

AM5
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LGA1150
Raphael
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Haswell
Desktop
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Desktop
Radeon Graphics
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Intel HD 4600
5200 MHz (DDR5)
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DDR3
Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 7600X or Core i5-4590?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 7600X. It's 214% faster than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games, scoring 69/100 vs 22/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 7600X than Core i5-4590?expand_more
214% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 5 7600X or Core i5-4590?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 7600X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 7600X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 69/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 7600X and Core i5-4590?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 7600X scores 69/100, 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 Ryzen 5 7600X 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 Ryzen 5 7600X or Core i5-4590?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 7600X is the stronger pick at 69/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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