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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 5 125H vs Core i5-4590

The Core Ultra 5 125H is much faster than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 69% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 9 years and 9 months newer
Available for $375

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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 Ultra 5 125H

641FPS

Core i5-4590

486FPS

Dota 22013

Core Ultra 5 125H

232FPS

Core i5-4590

180FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core Ultra 5 125H

215FPS

Core i5-4590

199FPS

League of Legends2009

Core Ultra 5 125H

305FPS

Core i5-4590

185FPS

Valorant2020

Core Ultra 5 125H

675FPS

Core i5-4590

568FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core Ultra 5 125H

239FPS

Core i5-4590

215FPS

Minecraft2011

Core Ultra 5 125H

707FPS

Core i5-4590

596FPS

Fortnite2017

Core Ultra 5 125H

332FPS

Core i5-4590

324FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core Ultra 5 125H

55%

Core i5-4590

22%

Core Ultra 5 125H ranks 33 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 5 125H

Core i5-4590

Core Ultra 5 125H has 10 more cores.

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Core Ultra 5 125H

Core i5-4590

Core Ultra 5 125H has 14 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 5 125H

18 MB

Core i5-4590

6 MB

Core Ultra 5 125H has 12 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 125H

3.6 GHz

Core i5-4590

3.3 GHz

Core Ultra 5 125H has a 9% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 125H

4.5 GHz

Core i5-4590

3.7 GHz

Core Ultra 5 125H boosts 22% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 5 125H

28W

Core i5-4590

84W

Core Ultra 5 125H draws 56W less power.

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Core Ultra 5 125H

Core i5-4590

$48.59

Core Ultra 5 125HCore i5-4590

Intel BGA 2049

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LGA1150

Meteor Lake

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Haswell

Mobile

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Desktop

Arc Xe-LPG 96EU

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Intel HD 4600

5600 MHz (DDR5 Depends on motherboard)

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 5 125H or Core i5-4590?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 125H. It's 150% faster than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games, scoring 55/100 vs 22/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 125H than Core i5-4590?expand_more

150% 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 Ultra 5 125H or Core i5-4590?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 125H is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 5 125H 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 Ultra 5 125H and Core i5-4590?expand_more

Performance: Core Ultra 5 125H scores 55/100, Core i5-4590 scores 22/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core Ultra 5 125H or Core i5-4590 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 Ultra 5 125H or Core i5-4590?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 125H is the stronger pick at 55/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.