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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Celeron N4500 vs Core i5-4590

The Celeron N4500 is much slower than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 104% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Escape From Tarkov2017

Celeron N4500

208FPS

Core i5-4590

215FPS

League of Legends2009

Celeron N4500

107FPS

Core i5-4590

186FPS

Overwatch 22023

Celeron N4500

533FPS

Core i5-4590

517FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Celeron N4500

181FPS

Core i5-4590

199FPS

Valorant2020

Celeron N4500

538FPS

Core i5-4590

568FPS

Fortnite2017

Celeron N4500

334FPS

Core i5-4590

325FPS

Apex Legends2019

Celeron N4500

385FPS

Core i5-4590

366FPS

Dota 22013

Celeron N4500

169FPS

Core i5-4590

180FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Celeron N4500

Core i5-4590

22%

Core i5-4590 ranks 15 points higher.

Coreshelp

Celeron N4500

Core i5-4590

Core i5-4590 has 2 more cores.

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Celeron N4500

Core i5-4590

Core i5-4590 has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Celeron N4500

4 MB

Core i5-4590

6 MB

Core i5-4590 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Celeron N4500

1.1 GHz

Core i5-4590

3.3 GHz

Core i5-4590 has a 200% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Celeron N4500

2.8 GHz

Core i5-4590

3.7 GHz

Core i5-4590 boosts 32% higher.

TDPhelp

Celeron N4500

Core i5-4590

84W

Celeron N4500 draws 78W less power.

Pricehelp

Celeron N4500

Core i5-4590

$48.59

Celeron N4500Core i5-4590

Intel BGA 1338

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LGA1150

Jasper Lake

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Haswell

Mobile

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 16EU

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Intel HD 4600

2933 MHz (DDR4), 2933 MHz (LPDDR4)

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Celeron N4500 or Core i5-4590?expand_more

The Core i5-4590. It's 214% faster than the Celeron N4500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 22/100 vs 7/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-4590 than Celeron N4500?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, Celeron N4500 or Core i5-4590?expand_more

The Core i5-4590 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-4590 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 22/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Celeron N4500 and Core i5-4590?expand_more

Performance: Celeron N4500 scores 7/100, 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 Celeron N4500 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 Celeron N4500 or Core i5-4590?expand_more

The Core i5-4590 is the stronger pick at 22/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.