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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-4590 vs Xeon Gold 5318Y

The Core i5-4590 is slightly slower than the Xeon Gold 5318Y on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 13% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 7 years newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-4590

215FPS

Xeon Gold 5318Y

218FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-4590

184FPS

Xeon Gold 5318Y

204FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-4590

517FPS

Xeon Gold 5318Y

518FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-4590

199FPS

Xeon Gold 5318Y

202FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-4590

567FPS

Xeon Gold 5318Y

581FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-4590

324FPS

Xeon Gold 5318Y

326FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i5-4590

366FPS

Xeon Gold 5318Y

365FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-4590

179FPS

Xeon Gold 5318Y

185FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i5-4590

22%

Xeon Gold 5318Y

38%

Xeon Gold 5318Y ranks 16 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-4590

Xeon Gold 5318Y

Xeon Gold 5318Y has 20 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-4590

Xeon Gold 5318Y

Xeon Gold 5318Y has 44 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-4590

6 MB

Xeon Gold 5318Y

36 MB

Xeon Gold 5318Y has 30 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4590

3.3 GHz

Xeon Gold 5318Y

2.1 GHz

Core i5-4590 has a 57% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4590

3.7 GHz

Xeon Gold 5318Y

3.4 GHz

Core i5-4590 boosts 9% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-4590

84W

Xeon Gold 5318Y

165W

Core i5-4590 draws 81W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-4590

$48.59

Xeon Gold 5318Y

Core i5-4590Xeon Gold 5318Y

LGA1150

Sockethelp

LGA4189

Haswell

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Ice Lake-SP

Desktop

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Server/Workstation

Intel HD 4600

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No Integrated Graphics

DDR3

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2933 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-4590 or Xeon Gold 5318Y?expand_more

The Xeon Gold 5318Y. It's 73% faster than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games, scoring 38/100 vs 22/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon Gold 5318Y than Core i5-4590?expand_more

73% 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 Gold 5318Y?expand_more

The Xeon Gold 5318Y is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon Gold 5318Y worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 38/100 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 Gold 5318Y?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-4590 scores 22/100, Xeon Gold 5318Y scores 38/100. 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 Gold 5318Y 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 Gold 5318Y?expand_more

The Xeon Gold 5318Y is the stronger pick at 38/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.