Valorant
1440p@300Hz·09:10 played
lecrepe·37m ago
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FPSAverage
358
FPS1% Low
44%/61°C
66%/82°C
32 GB
49%usage
Core i5-4590S vs Core i5-7440HQ
The Core i5-4590S is slightly slower than the Core i5-7440HQ on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i5-4590S20% Score
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core i5-4590S has a 4% higher base clock.
LGA1150
Sockethelp
Intel BGA 1440Haswell
Codenamehelp
Kaby Lake-HDesktop
Segmenthelp
MobileIntel HD 4600
Integrated GPUhelp
Intel HD Graphics 630DDR3
RAMhelp
DDR3, 2400 MHz (DDR4)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-4590S or Core i5-7440HQ?expand_more
The Core i5-7440HQ. It's 40% faster than the Core i5-4590S on average across 100+ games, scoring 28/100 vs 20/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i5-7440HQ than Core i5-4590S?expand_more
40% 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 i5-7440HQ?expand_more
The Core i5-7440HQ is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i5-7440HQ worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 28/100 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 i5-7440HQ?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-4590S scores 20/100, Core i5-7440HQ scores 28/100. 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 i5-7440HQ 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 i5-7440HQ?expand_more
The Core i5-7440HQ is the stronger pick at 28/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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