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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-4590 vs Ryzen 9 6900HS

The Core i5-4590 is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 9 6900HS on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 64% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 7 years and 10 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-4590

200FPS

Ryzen 9 6900HS

213FPS

League of Legends2009

189FPS

288FPS

492FPS

622FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-4590

215FPS

Ryzen 9 6900HS

235FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-4590

570FPS

Ryzen 9 6900HS

658FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-4590

598FPS

Ryzen 9 6900HS

689FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-4590

181FPS

Ryzen 9 6900HS

223FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i5-4590

234FPS

Ryzen 9 6900HS

236FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i5-4590

21%

Ryzen 9 6900HS

50%

Ryzen 9 6900HS ranks 29 points higher.

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Core i5-4590

Ryzen 9 6900HS

Ryzen 9 6900HS has 4 more cores.

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Core i5-4590

Ryzen 9 6900HS

Ryzen 9 6900HS has 12 more threads.

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Core i5-4590

6 MB

Ryzen 9 6900HS

16 MB

Ryzen 9 6900HS has 10 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i5-4590

3.3 GHz

Ryzen 9 6900HS

3.3 GHz

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Core i5-4590

3.7 GHz

Ryzen 9 6900HS

4.9 GHz

Ryzen 9 6900HS boosts 32% higher.

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Core i5-4590

84W

Ryzen 9 6900HS

35W

Ryzen 9 6900HS draws 49W less power.

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Core i5-4590

$48.59

Ryzen 9 6900HS

Core i5-4590Ryzen 9 6900HS

LGA1150

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FP7

Haswell

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Rembrandt

Desktop

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Mobile

Intel HD 4600

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Radeon 680M

DDR3

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4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-4590 or Ryzen 9 6900HS?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 6900HS. It's 136% faster than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games, scoring 52/100 vs 22/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 6900HS than Core i5-4590?expand_more

136% 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 Ryzen 9 6900HS?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 6900HS is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 9 6900HS worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 52/100 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 Ryzen 9 6900HS?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-4590 scores 22/100, Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 52/100. 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 Ryzen 9 6900HS 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 Ryzen 9 6900HS?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 6900HS is the stronger pick at 52/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.