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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-740QM vs Core i5-4590S

The Core i7-740QM is much slower than the Core i5-4590S on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $141.36 more expensive!

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CPU

$189.95View CPUAll CPUs

Available for $189.95

CPU

$48.59View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 107% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 3 years and 11 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-740QM

178FPS

Core i5-4590S

198FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-740QM

100FPS

Core i5-4590S

181FPS

Elden Ring2022

Core i7-740QM

146FPS

Core i5-4590S

149FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i7-740QM

389FPS

Core i5-4590S

366FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-740QM

169FPS

Core i5-4590S

178FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-740QM

337FPS

Core i5-4590S

324FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-740QM

209FPS

Core i5-4590S

214FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-740QM

582FPS

Core i5-4590S

593FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i7-740QM

Core i5-4590S

20%

Core i5-4590S ranks 15 points higher.

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Threadshelp

Core i7-740QM has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-740QM

6 MB

Core i5-4590S

6 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-740QM

1.733 GHz

Core i5-4590S

2.9 GHz

Core i5-4590S has a 67% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-740QM

2.933 GHz

Core i5-4590S

3.6 GHz

Core i5-4590S boosts 23% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-740QM

45W

Core i5-4590S

65W

Core i7-740QM draws 20W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-740QM

$189.95

Core i5-4590S

$48.59

Core i5-4590S is $141.36 cheaper.

Core i7-740QMCore i5-4590S

LGAG1

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LGA1150

Clarksfield

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Haswell

Mobile

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Desktop

None

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Intel HD 4600

1333 MHz (DDR3)

RAMhelp

DDR3

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-740QM or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-740QM or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-740QM and Core i5-4590S?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-740QM scores 5/100, Core i5-4590S scores 20/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-740QM or Core i5-4590S 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 i7-740QM or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.