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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-4590 vs Core Ultra 9 285H

The Core i5-4590 is much slower than the Core Ultra 9 285H on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 109% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 10 years and 10 months newer
  • Available for $651

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core Ultra 9 285H ranks 51 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 9 285H has 12 more cores.

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Core Ultra 9 285H has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 9 285H has 18 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4590 has a 14% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 9 285H boosts 46% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 9 285H draws 39W less power.

LGA1150
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Intel BGA 2049
Haswell
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Arrow Lake-H
Desktop
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Mobile
Intel HD 4600
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Arc Graphics 140T
DDR3
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6400 MHz (DDR5), 8400 MHz (LPDDR5X)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-4590 or Core Ultra 9 285H?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285H. It's 243% faster than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games, scoring 72/100 vs 21/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285H than Core i5-4590?expand_more
243% 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 i5-4590 or Core Ultra 9 285H?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285H is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 9 285H worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 72/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-4590 and Core Ultra 9 285H?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-4590 scores 21/100, Core Ultra 9 285H scores 72/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-4590 or Core Ultra 9 285H 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 i5-4590 or Core Ultra 9 285H?expand_more
The Core Ultra 9 285H is the stronger pick at 72/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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