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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-4170 vs Core i5-4590

The Core i3-4170 is slightly slower than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $50.36 more expensive!

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$98.95View CPUAll CPUs

Available for $98.95

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$48.59View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 3% 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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Quality

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i3-4170

479FPS

Core i5-4590

486FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-4170

178FPS

Core i5-4590

180FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-4170

198FPS

Core i5-4590

199FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-4170

181FPS

Core i5-4590

185FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-4170

565FPS

Core i5-4590

568FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-4170

214FPS

Core i5-4590

215FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-4170

593FPS

Core i5-4590

596FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-4170

324FPS

Core i5-4590

324FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i3-4170

21%

Core i5-4590

22%

Core i5-4590 ranks 1 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-4170

Core i5-4590

Core i5-4590 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

L3 Cachehelp

3 MB

6 MB

Core i5-4590 has 3 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-4170

3.7 GHz

Core i5-4590

3.3 GHz

Core i3-4170 has a 12% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-4170

Core i5-4590

3.7 GHz

TDPhelp

Core i3-4170

54W

Core i5-4590

84W

Core i3-4170 draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-4170

$98.95

Core i5-4590

$48.59

Core i5-4590 is $50.36 cheaper.

Core i3-4170Core i5-4590

LGA1150

Sockethelp

LGA1150

Haswell

Codenamehelp

Haswell

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 4400

Integrated GPUhelp

Intel HD 4600

1600 MHz (DDR3)

RAMhelp

DDR3

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-4170 or Core i5-4590?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 i3-4170 or Core i5-4590?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 i3-4170 and Core i5-4590?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-4170 scores 21/100, 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 Core i3-4170 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 Core i3-4170 or Core i5-4590?expand_more

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