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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-4590S vs Ryzen 5 2400G

The Core i5-4590S is slightly faster than the Ryzen 5 2400G on average across 100+ games and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $114.41 cheaper!

  • Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 3 years and 10 months newer
  • Available for $163.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Similar overall gaming performance.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 2400G has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-4590S has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 2400G has a 24% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 2400G boosts 8% higher.

Pricehelp

Core i5-4590S is $114.41 cheaper.

LGA1150
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AM4
Haswell
Codenamehelp
Raven Ridge
Desktop
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Desktop
Intel HD 4600
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon RX Vega 11
DDR3
RAMhelp
2933 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-4590S or Ryzen 5 2400G?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-4590S or Ryzen 5 2400G?expand_more
The Core i5-4590S is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i5-4590S worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 19/100 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 Ryzen 5 2400G?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-4590S scores 19/100, Ryzen 5 2400G scores 19/100. 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 Ryzen 5 2400G 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 Ryzen 5 2400G?expand_more
The Core i5-4590S is the stronger pick at 19/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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