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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core 3 N350 vs Core i5-4590S

The Core 3 N350 is slightly faster 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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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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League of Legends2009

183FPS

179FPS

483FPS

475FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core 3 N350

199FPS

Core i5-4590S

198FPS

Valorant2020

Core 3 N350

566FPS

Core i5-4590S

563FPS

Dota 22013

Core 3 N350

179FPS

Core i5-4590S

178FPS

Minecraft2011

Core 3 N350

594FPS

Core i5-4590S

591FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core 3 N350

366FPS

Core i5-4590S

366FPS

Fortnite2017

Core 3 N350

324FPS

Core i5-4590S

324FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core 3 N350

28%

Core i5-4590S

21%

Core 3 N350 ranks 7 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core 3 N350

Core i5-4590S

Core 3 N350 has 4 more cores.

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Core 3 N350

Core i5-4590S

Core 3 N350 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core 3 N350

6 MB

Core i5-4590S

6 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

Core 3 N350

0.1 GHz

Core i5-4590S

2.9 GHz

Core i5-4590S has a 2800% higher base clock.

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Core 3 N350

3.9 GHz

Core i5-4590S

3.6 GHz

Core 3 N350 boosts 8% higher.

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Core 3 N350

Core i5-4590S

65W

Core 3 N350 draws 58W less power.

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Core 3 N350

Core i5-4590S

$45.99

Core 3 N350Core i5-4590S

Intel BGA 1264

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LGA1150

Twin Lake

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Haswell

Mobile

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 770

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Intel HD 4600

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5), 4800 MHz (LPDDR5)

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core 3 N350 or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Core 3 N350. It's 30% faster than the Core i5-4590S on average across 100+ games, scoring 26/100 vs 20/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core 3 N350 than Core i5-4590S?expand_more

30% 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 3 N350 or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Core 3 N350 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core 3 N350 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 26/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core 3 N350 and Core i5-4590S?expand_more

Performance: Core 3 N350 scores 26/100, Core i5-4590S scores 20/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core 3 N350 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 3 N350 or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Core 3 N350 is the stronger pick at 26/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.