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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core 2 Duo T9600 vs Core i5-4590S

The Core 2 Duo T9600 is much slower than the Core i5-4590S on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Available for $530

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Up to 123% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 5 years and 11 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core 2 Duo T9600

299FPS

Core i5-4590S

487FPS

League of Legends2009

Core 2 Duo T9600

98FPS

Core i5-4590S

187FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core 2 Duo T9600

539FPS

Core i5-4590S

516FPS

Valorant2020

Core 2 Duo T9600

538FPS

Core i5-4590S

568FPS

Rust2018

Core 2 Duo T9600

265FPS

Core i5-4590S

285FPS

Dota 22013

Core 2 Duo T9600

169FPS

Core i5-4590S

180FPS

Fortnite2017

Core 2 Duo T9600

338FPS

Core i5-4590S

324FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core 2 Duo T9600

177FPS

Core i5-4590S

199FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core 2 Duo T9600

Core i5-4590S

27%

Core i5-4590S ranks 19 points higher.

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Core 2 Duo T9600

Core i5-4590S

Core i5-4590S has 2 more cores.

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Core 2 Duo T9600

Core i5-4590S

Core i5-4590S has 2 more threads.

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Core 2 Duo T9600

0 MB

Core i5-4590S

6 MB

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Core 2 Duo T9600

2.8 GHz

Core i5-4590S

2.9 GHz

Core i5-4590S has a 4% higher base clock.

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Core 2 Duo T9600

Core i5-4590S

3.6 GHz

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Core 2 Duo T9600

35W

Core i5-4590S

65W

Core 2 Duo T9600 draws 30W less power.

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Core 2 Duo T9600

Core i5-4590S

$45.99

Core 2 Duo T9600Core i5-4590S

LGAP

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LGA1150

Penryn

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Haswell

Mobile

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Desktop

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

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Intel HD 4600

DDR2, DDR3

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core 2 Duo T9600 or Core i5-4590S?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 2 Duo T9600 or Core i5-4590S?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 2 Duo T9600 and Core i5-4590S?expand_more

Performance: Core 2 Duo T9600 scores 8/100, Core i5-4590S scores 27/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core 2 Duo T9600 or Core i5-4590S 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 2 Duo T9600 or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

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

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