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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-4590S vs Xeon Platinum 8280

The Core i5-4590S is slightly slower than the Xeon Platinum 8280 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 9% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 4 years and 8 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

186FPS

200FPS

487FPS

509FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-4590S

517FPS

Xeon Platinum 8280

518FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-4590S

180FPS

Xeon Platinum 8280

184FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-4590S

568FPS

Xeon Platinum 8280

578FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-4590S

199FPS

Xeon Platinum 8280

202FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i5-4590S

366FPS

Xeon Platinum 8280

365FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-4590S

Xeon Platinum 8280

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i5-4590S

20%

Xeon Platinum 8280

34%

Xeon Platinum 8280 ranks 14 points higher.

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Core i5-4590S

Xeon Platinum 8280

Xeon Platinum 8280 has 24 more cores.

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Core i5-4590S

Xeon Platinum 8280

Xeon Platinum 8280 has 52 more threads.

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Core i5-4590S

6 MB

Xeon Platinum 8280

38.5 MB

Xeon Platinum 8280 has 32.5 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4590S

2.9 GHz

Xeon Platinum 8280

2.7 GHz

Core i5-4590S has a 7% higher base clock.

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Core i5-4590S

3.6 GHz

Xeon Platinum 8280

4 GHz

Xeon Platinum 8280 boosts 11% higher.

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Core i5-4590S

65W

Xeon Platinum 8280

205W

Core i5-4590S draws 140W less power.

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Core i5-4590S

$48.59

Xeon Platinum 8280

Core i5-4590SXeon Platinum 8280

LGA1150

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LGA3647

Haswell

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Cascade Lake-SP

Desktop

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Server/Workstation

Intel HD 4600

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No Integrated Graphics

DDR3

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DDR4

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-4590S or Xeon Platinum 8280?expand_more

The Xeon Platinum 8280. It's 70% faster than the Core i5-4590S on average across 100+ games, scoring 34/100 vs 20/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon Platinum 8280 than Core i5-4590S?expand_more

70% 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 Platinum 8280?expand_more

The Xeon Platinum 8280 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon Platinum 8280 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 34/100 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 Platinum 8280?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-4590S scores 20/100, Xeon Platinum 8280 scores 34/100. 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 Platinum 8280 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 Platinum 8280?expand_more

The Xeon Platinum 8280 is the stronger pick at 34/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.