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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-14600K vs Core i5-4590S

The Core i5-14600K is much 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 114% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 9 years and 7 months newer
Available for $319

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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

395FPS

186FPS

730FPS

488FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-14600K

772FPS

Core i5-4590S

568FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-14600K

290FPS

Core i5-4590S

180FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-14600K

223FPS

Core i5-4590S

199FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-14600K

325FPS

Core i5-4590S

325FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-14600K

567FPS

Core i5-4590S

517FPS

Rocket League2015

Core i5-14600K

1064FPS

Core i5-4590S

900FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i5-14600K

66%

Core i5-4590S

20%

Core i5-14600K ranks 46 points higher.

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Core i5-14600K

Core i5-4590S

Core i5-14600K has 10 more cores.

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Core i5-14600K

Core i5-4590S

Core i5-14600K has 16 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-14600K

24 MB

Core i5-4590S

6 MB

Core i5-14600K has 18 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-14600K

3.5 GHz

Core i5-4590S

2.9 GHz

Core i5-14600K has a 21% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-14600K

5.3 GHz

Core i5-4590S

3.6 GHz

Core i5-14600K boosts 47% higher.

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Core i5-14600K

125W

Core i5-4590S

65W

Core i5-4590S draws 60W less power.

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Core i5-14600K

Core i5-4590S

$48.59

Core i5-14600KCore i5-4590S

LGA1700

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LGA1150

Raptor Lake-R

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Haswell

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 770

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Intel HD 4600

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

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DDR3

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-14600K or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Core i5-14600K. It's 230% faster than the Core i5-4590S on average across 100+ games, scoring 66/100 vs 20/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-14600K than Core i5-4590S?expand_more

230% 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 i5-14600K or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Core i5-14600K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-14600K worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 66/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-14600K and Core i5-4590S?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-14600K scores 66/100, 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 i5-14600K 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 i5-14600K or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Core i5-14600K is the stronger pick at 66/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.