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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-4590 vs Xeon E5-2667 v3

The Core i5-4590 is slightly slower than the Xeon E5-2667 v3 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 2% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 4 months newer
  • Available for $2057

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Xeon E5-2667 v3 ranks 11 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E5-2667 v3 has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon E5-2667 v3 has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E5-2667 v3 has 14 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4590 has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4590 boosts 3% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-4590 draws 51W less power.

LGA1150
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LGA2011-3
Haswell
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Haswell-EP
Desktop
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Server/Workstation
Intel HD 4600
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
DDR3
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2133 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-4590 or Xeon E5-2667 v3?expand_more
The Xeon E5-2667 v3. It's 52% faster than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games, scoring 32/100 vs 21/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Xeon E5-2667 v3 than Core i5-4590?expand_more
52% 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 E5-2667 v3?expand_more
The Xeon E5-2667 v3 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Xeon E5-2667 v3 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 32/100 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 E5-2667 v3?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-4590 scores 21/100, Xeon E5-2667 v3 scores 32/100. 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 E5-2667 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 E5-2667 v3?expand_more
The Xeon E5-2667 v3 is the stronger pick at 32/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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