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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-4590S vs Xeon Gold 6438M

The Core i5-4590S is quite a bit slower than the Xeon Gold 6438M on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 39% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 8 years and 10 months newer
Available for $3273

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

186FPS

251FPS

486FPS

578FPS

Rust2018

Core i5-4590S

285FPS

Xeon Gold 6438M

305FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-4590S

516FPS

Xeon Gold 6438M

527FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-4590S

568FPS

Xeon Gold 6438M

622FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-4590S

180FPS

Xeon Gold 6438M

205FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-4590S

199FPS

Xeon Gold 6438M

209FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-4590S

324FPS

Xeon Gold 6438M

329FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i5-4590S

27%

Xeon Gold 6438M

58%

Xeon Gold 6438M ranks 31 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-4590S

Xeon Gold 6438M

Xeon Gold 6438M has 28 more cores.

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Core i5-4590S

Xeon Gold 6438M

Xeon Gold 6438M has 60 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-4590S

6 MB

Xeon Gold 6438M

60 MB

Xeon Gold 6438M has 54 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4590S

2.9 GHz

Xeon Gold 6438M

2.2 GHz

Core i5-4590S has a 32% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4590S

3.6 GHz

Xeon Gold 6438M

3.9 GHz

Xeon Gold 6438M boosts 8% higher.

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Core i5-4590S

65W

Xeon Gold 6438M

205W

Core i5-4590S draws 140W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-4590S

$45.99

Xeon Gold 6438M

Core i5-4590SXeon Gold 6438M

LGA1150

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LGA4677

Haswell

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Sapphire Rapids

Desktop

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Server/Workstation

Intel HD 4600

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No Integrated Graphics

DDR3

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4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-4590S or Xeon Gold 6438M?expand_more

The Xeon Gold 6438M. It's 115% faster than the Core i5-4590S on average across 100+ games, scoring 58/100 vs 27/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon Gold 6438M than Core i5-4590S?expand_more

115% 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 Xeon Gold 6438M?expand_more

The Xeon Gold 6438M is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon Gold 6438M worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 58/100 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 Xeon Gold 6438M?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-4590S scores 27/100, Xeon Gold 6438M scores 58/100. 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 Xeon Gold 6438M 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 Xeon Gold 6438M?expand_more

The Xeon Gold 6438M is the stronger pick at 58/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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