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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-4590S vs Core i5-460M

The Core i5-4590S is much faster than the Core i5-460M on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 90% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 3 years and 8 months newer

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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-4590S

198FPS

Core i5-460M

178FPS

League of Legends2009

181FPS

98FPS

Minecraft2011

593FPS

584FPS

Elden Ring2022

Core i5-4590S

149FPS

Core i5-460M

146FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-4590S

324FPS

Core i5-460M

338FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-4590S

214FPS

Core i5-460M

209FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-4590S

178FPS

Core i5-460M

169FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i5-4590S

20%

Core i5-460M

Core i5-4590S ranks 15 points higher.

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Core i5-4590S

Core i5-460M

Core i5-4590S has 2 more cores.

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L3 Cachehelp

6 MB

3 MB

Core i5-4590S has 3 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i5-4590S

2.9 GHz

Core i5-460M

2.534 GHz

Core i5-4590S has a 14% higher base clock.

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Core i5-4590S

3.6 GHz

Core i5-460M

2.8 GHz

Core i5-4590S boosts 29% higher.

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Core i5-4590S

65W

Core i5-460M

35W

Core i5-460M draws 30W less power.

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Core i5-4590S

$48.59

Core i5-460M

Core i5-4590SCore i5-460M

LGA1150

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LGAG1

Haswell

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Arrandale

Desktop

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Mobile

Intel HD 4600

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On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

DDR3

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-4590S or Core i5-460M?expand_more

The Core i5-460M. It's 300% faster than the Core i5-4590S on average across 100+ games, scoring 5/100 vs 20/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-460M than Core i5-4590S?expand_more

300% 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 i5-4590S or Core i5-460M?expand_more

The Core i5-460M is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-460M worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 5/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-4590S and Core i5-460M?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-4590S scores 20/100, Core i5-460M scores 5/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-4590S or Core i5-460M 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 i5-4590S or Core i5-460M?expand_more

The Core i5-460M is the stronger pick at 5/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.