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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-4590 vs Xeon E5530

The Core i5-4590 is much faster than the Xeon E5530 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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$48.59View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 75% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 5 years and 2 months newer

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Available for $530

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

192FPS

Xeon E5530

121FPS

Elden Ring2022

Core i5-4590

150FPS

Xeon E5530

146FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-4590

216FPS

Xeon E5530

208FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-4590

325FPS

Xeon E5530

329FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-4590

200FPS

Xeon E5530

185FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-4590

572FPS

Xeon E5530

538FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-4590

600FPS

Xeon E5530

575FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-4590

517FPS

Xeon E5530

526FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i5-4590

20%

Xeon E5530

Core i5-4590 ranks 17 points higher.

Coreshelp

Threadshelp

Xeon E5530 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-4590

6 MB

Xeon E5530

8 MB

Xeon E5530 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4590

3.3 GHz

Xeon E5530

2.4 GHz

Core i5-4590 has a 38% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4590

3.7 GHz

Xeon E5530

2.666 GHz

Core i5-4590 boosts 39% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-4590

84W

Xeon E5530

80W

Xeon E5530 draws 4W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-4590

$48.59

Xeon E5530

Core i5-4590Xeon E5530

LGA1150

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LGA1366

Haswell

Codenamehelp

Gainestown

Desktop

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Server/Workstation

Intel HD 4600

Integrated GPUhelp

No Integrated Graphics

DDR3

RAMhelp

1066 MHz (DDR3)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-4590 or Xeon E5530?expand_more

The Core i5-4590. It's 567% faster than the Xeon E5530 on average across 100+ games, scoring 20/100 vs 3/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-4590 than Xeon E5530?expand_more

567% 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 E5530?expand_more

The Core i5-4590 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-4590 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 20/100 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 E5530?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-4590 scores 20/100, Xeon E5530 scores 3/100. 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 E5530 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 E5530?expand_more

The Core i5-4590 is the stronger pick at 20/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.