Core i5-4590S vs Snapdragon X2E-88-100
The Core i5-4590S is much slower than the Snapdragon X2E-88-100 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
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
Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has a 38% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Snapdragon X2E-88-100 boosts 31% higher.
LGA1150
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Qualcomm BGA 2343Haswell
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GlymurDesktop
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MobileIntel HD 4600
Integrated GPUhelp
Adreno X2-90DDR3
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9523 MHz (LPDDR5X)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-4590S or Snapdragon X2E-88-100?expand_more
The Snapdragon X2E-88-100. It's 233% faster than the Core i5-4590S on average across 100+ games, scoring 90/100 vs 27/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Snapdragon X2E-88-100 than Core i5-4590S?expand_more
233% 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 Snapdragon X2E-88-100?expand_more
The Snapdragon X2E-88-100 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Snapdragon X2E-88-100 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 90/100 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 Snapdragon X2E-88-100?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-4590S scores 27/100, Snapdragon X2E-88-100 scores 90/100. 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 Snapdragon X2E-88-100 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 Snapdragon X2E-88-100?expand_more
The Snapdragon X2E-88-100 is the stronger pick at 90/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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