Core 2 Quad Q9650 vs Core i5-4590S
The Core 2 Quad Q9650 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.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core 2 Quad Q9650 has a 3% higher base clock.
LGA775
Sockethelp
LGA1150Yorkfield
Codenamehelp
HaswellDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Integrated GPUhelp
Intel HD 4600DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
RAMhelp
DDR3Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core 2 Quad Q9650 or Core i5-4590S?expand_more
The Core i5-4590S. It's 238% faster than the Core 2 Quad Q9650 on average across 100+ games, scoring 27/100 vs 8/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i5-4590S than Core 2 Quad Q9650?expand_more
238% 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, Core 2 Quad Q9650 or Core i5-4590S?expand_more
The Core i5-4590S is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i5-4590S worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 27/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core 2 Quad Q9650 and Core i5-4590S?expand_more
Performance: Core 2 Quad Q9650 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 Quad Q9650 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 Quad Q9650 or Core i5-4590S?expand_more
The Core i5-4590S is the stronger pick at 27/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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