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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core m3-6Y30 vs Core i5-4590S

The Core m3-6Y30 is quite a bit slower than the Core i5-4590S on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Available for $281

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Up to 44% faster on average across 100+ games

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 m3-6Y30

388FPS

Core i5-4590S

475FPS

League of Legends2009

Core m3-6Y30

133FPS

Core i5-4590S

179FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core m3-6Y30

188FPS

Core i5-4590S

198FPS

Valorant2020

Core m3-6Y30

541FPS

Core i5-4590S

563FPS

Dota 22013

Core m3-6Y30

170FPS

Core i5-4590S

178FPS

Minecraft2011

Core m3-6Y30

574FPS

Core i5-4590S

591FPS

Diablo IV2023

Core m3-6Y30

151FPS

Core i5-4590S

219FPS

Fortnite2017

Core m3-6Y30

327FPS

Core i5-4590S

324FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core m3-6Y30

15%

Core i5-4590S

21%

Core i5-4590S ranks 6 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core m3-6Y30

Core i5-4590S

Core i5-4590S has 2 more cores.

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L3 Cachehelp

4 MB

6 MB

Core i5-4590S has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core m3-6Y30

0.9 GHz

Core i5-4590S

2.9 GHz

Core i5-4590S has a 222% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core m3-6Y30

2.2 GHz

Core i5-4590S

3.6 GHz

Core i5-4590S boosts 64% higher.

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Core m3-6Y30

Core i5-4590S

65W

Core m3-6Y30 draws 60W less power.

Pricehelp

Core m3-6Y30

Core i5-4590S

$45.99

Core m3-6Y30Core i5-4590S

Intel BGA 1515

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LGA1150

Skylake-Y

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Haswell

Mobile

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Desktop

Intel HD 515

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Intel HD 4600

1866 MHz (DDR3)

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core m3-6Y30 or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Core i5-4590S. It's 40% faster than the Core m3-6Y30 on average across 100+ games, scoring 21/100 vs 15/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-4590S than Core m3-6Y30?expand_more

40% 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 m3-6Y30 or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Core i5-4590S is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-4590S worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 21/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core m3-6Y30 and Core i5-4590S?expand_more

Performance: Core m3-6Y30 scores 15/100, Core i5-4590S scores 21/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core m3-6Y30 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 m3-6Y30 or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Core i5-4590S is the stronger pick at 21/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.