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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-4590 vs Xeon E3-1265L v3

The Core i5-4590 is slightly slower than the Xeon E3-1265L v3 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 1% 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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League of Legends2009

Core i5-4590

187FPS

Xeon E3-1265L v3

189FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-4590

199FPS

Xeon E3-1265L v3

200FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-4590

215FPS

Xeon E3-1265L v3

215FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-4590

569FPS

Xeon E3-1265L v3

570FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Core i5-4590

195FPS

Xeon E3-1265L v3

195FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-4590

325FPS

Xeon E3-1265L v3

325FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-4590

597FPS

Xeon E3-1265L v3

598FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i5-4590

234FPS

Xeon E3-1265L v3

234FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i5-4590

21%

Xeon E3-1265L v3

31%

Xeon E3-1265L v3 ranks 10 points higher.

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Xeon E3-1265L v3 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-4590

6 MB

Xeon E3-1265L v3

8 MB

Xeon E3-1265L v3 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4590

3.3 GHz

Xeon E3-1265L v3

2.5 GHz

Core i5-4590 has a 32% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4590

3.7 GHz

Xeon E3-1265L v3

3.7 GHz

TDPhelp

Core i5-4590

84W

Xeon E3-1265L v3

45W

Xeon E3-1265L v3 draws 39W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-4590

$48.59

Xeon E3-1265L v3

Core i5-4590Xeon E3-1265L v3

LGA1150

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LGA1150

Haswell

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Haswell-WS

Desktop

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Server/Workstation

Intel HD 4600

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Intel HD (Haswell)

DDR3

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DDR3, DDR4

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-4590 or Xeon E3-1265L v3?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 i5-4590 or Xeon E3-1265L v3?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 i5-4590 and Xeon E3-1265L v3?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-4590 scores 21/100, Xeon E3-1265L v3 scores 31/100. 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 E3-1265L v3 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 E3-1265L v3?expand_more

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