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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-4590S vs Core i9-13900E

The Core i5-4590S is quite a bit slower than the Core i9-13900E on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 80% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 8 years and 10 months newer

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 i5-4590S

184FPS

Core i9-13900E

321FPS

Overwatch 22023

517FPS

546FPS

484FPS

657FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-4590S

566FPS

Core i9-13900E

691FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-4590S

324FPS

Core i9-13900E

332FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-4590S

199FPS

Core i9-13900E

217FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-4590S

595FPS

Core i9-13900E

724FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i5-4590S

366FPS

Core i9-13900E

375FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i5-4590S

20%

Core i9-13900E

51%

Core i9-13900E ranks 31 points higher.

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Core i5-4590S

Core i9-13900E

Core i9-13900E has 20 more cores.

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Core i5-4590S

Core i9-13900E

Core i9-13900E has 28 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-4590S

6 MB

Core i9-13900E

36 MB

Core i9-13900E has 30 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4590S

2.9 GHz

Core i9-13900E

1.8 GHz

Core i5-4590S has a 61% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4590S

3.6 GHz

Core i9-13900E

5.2 GHz

Core i9-13900E boosts 44% higher.

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Core i5-4590S

65W

Core i9-13900E

65W

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Core i5-4590S

$45.99

Core i9-13900E

Core i5-4590SCore i9-13900E

LGA1150

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LGA1700

Haswell

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Raptor Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 4600

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UHD Graphics 770

DDR3

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-4590S or Core i9-13900E?expand_more

The Core i9-13900E. It's 155% faster than the Core i5-4590S on average across 100+ games, scoring 51/100 vs 20/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i9-13900E than Core i5-4590S?expand_more

155% 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 i9-13900E?expand_more

The Core i9-13900E is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i9-13900E worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 51/100 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 i9-13900E?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-4590S scores 20/100, Core i9-13900E scores 51/100. 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 i9-13900E 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 i9-13900E?expand_more

The Core i9-13900E is the stronger pick at 51/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.