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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-4590 vs Xeon E-2136

The Core i5-4590 is slower than the Xeon E-2136 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 30% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 4 years and 3 months newer
  • Available for $289

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Resolution

Quality

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Xeon E-2136 ranks 26 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E-2136 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon E-2136 has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E-2136 has 6 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp
Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon E-2136 boosts 22% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon E-2136 draws 4W less power.

Pricehelp
LGA1150
Sockethelp
LGA1151
Haswell
Codenamehelp
Coffee Lake-S WS
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Server/Workstation
Intel HD 4600
Integrated GPUhelp
UHD Graphics P630
DDR3
RAMhelp
2666 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-4590 or Xeon E-2136?expand_more
The Xeon E-2136. It's 124% faster than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games, scoring 47/100 vs 21/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Xeon E-2136 than Core i5-4590?expand_more
124% 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 Xeon E-2136?expand_more
The Xeon E-2136 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Xeon E-2136 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 47/100 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 Xeon E-2136?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-4590 scores 21/100, Xeon E-2136 scores 47/100. 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 Xeon E-2136 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 Xeon E-2136?expand_more
The Xeon E-2136 is the stronger pick at 47/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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