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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-4590S vs Xeon Platinum 8481C

The Core i5-4590S is quite a bit slower than the Xeon Platinum 8481C on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 45% 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

186FPS

Xeon Platinum 8481C

262FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

199FPS

210FPS

487FPS

592FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-4590S

568FPS

Xeon Platinum 8481C

632FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-4590S

596FPS

Xeon Platinum 8481C

662FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-4590S

180FPS

Xeon Platinum 8481C

209FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-4590S

325FPS

Xeon Platinum 8481C

330FPS

World of Tanks2010

Core i5-4590S

398FPS

Xeon Platinum 8481C

418FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i5-4590S

20%

Xeon Platinum 8481C

55%

Xeon Platinum 8481C ranks 35 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-4590S

Xeon Platinum 8481C

Xeon Platinum 8481C has 52 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-4590S

Xeon Platinum 8481C

112

Xeon Platinum 8481C has 108 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-4590S

6 MB

Xeon Platinum 8481C

105 MB

Xeon Platinum 8481C has 99 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4590S

2.9 GHz

Xeon Platinum 8481C

2 GHz

Core i5-4590S has a 45% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4590S

3.6 GHz

Xeon Platinum 8481C

3.8 GHz

Xeon Platinum 8481C boosts 6% higher.

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Core i5-4590S

65W

Xeon Platinum 8481C

350W

Core i5-4590S draws 285W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-4590S

$45.99

Xeon Platinum 8481C

Core i5-4590SXeon Platinum 8481C

LGA1150

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LGA4677

Haswell

Codenamehelp

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 Platinum 8481C?expand_more

The Xeon Platinum 8481C. It's 175% faster than the Core i5-4590S on average across 100+ games, scoring 55/100 vs 20/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon Platinum 8481C than Core i5-4590S?expand_more

175% 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 8481C?expand_more

The Xeon Platinum 8481C is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon Platinum 8481C worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 55/100 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 8481C?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-4590S scores 20/100, Xeon Platinum 8481C scores 55/100. 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 8481C 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 8481C?expand_more

The Xeon Platinum 8481C is the stronger pick at 55/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.