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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-4590S vs Xeon W-1290E

The Core i5-4590S is quite a bit slower than the Xeon W-1290E on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 42% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 6 years and 1 month newer
Available for $552

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i5-4590S

487FPS

Xeon W-1290E

585FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-4590S

187FPS

Xeon W-1290E

258FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-4590S

516FPS

Xeon W-1290E

528FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-4590S

568FPS

Xeon W-1290E

628FPS

Rust2018

Core i5-4590S

285FPS

Xeon W-1290E

307FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-4590S

180FPS

Xeon W-1290E

207FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-4590S

324FPS

Xeon W-1290E

330FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-4590S

199FPS

Xeon W-1290E

209FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i5-4590S

27%

Xeon W-1290E

60%

Xeon W-1290E ranks 33 points higher.

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Core i5-4590S

Xeon W-1290E

Xeon W-1290E has 6 more cores.

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Core i5-4590S

Xeon W-1290E

Xeon W-1290E has 16 more threads.

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Core i5-4590S

6 MB

Xeon W-1290E

20 MB

Xeon W-1290E has 14 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4590S

2.9 GHz

Xeon W-1290E

3.5 GHz

Xeon W-1290E has a 21% higher base clock.

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Core i5-4590S

3.6 GHz

Xeon W-1290E

4.8 GHz

Xeon W-1290E boosts 33% higher.

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Core i5-4590S

65W

Xeon W-1290E

95W

Core i5-4590S draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-4590S

$45.99

Xeon W-1290E

Core i5-4590SXeon W-1290E

LGA1150

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LGA1200

Haswell

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Comet Lake

Desktop

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Server/Workstation

Intel HD 4600

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Intel UHD Graphics P630

DDR3

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2933 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-4590S or Xeon W-1290E?expand_more

The Xeon W-1290E. It's 122% faster than the Core i5-4590S on average across 100+ games, scoring 60/100 vs 27/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon W-1290E than Core i5-4590S?expand_more

122% 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 W-1290E?expand_more

The Xeon W-1290E is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon W-1290E worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 60/100 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 W-1290E?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-4590S scores 27/100, Xeon W-1290E scores 60/100. 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 W-1290E 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 W-1290E?expand_more

The Xeon W-1290E is the stronger pick at 60/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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