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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 5 125U vs Core i5-4590S

The Core Ultra 5 125U is much faster 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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Up to 61% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 9 years and 9 months newer
Available for $363

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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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League of Legends2009

Core Ultra 5 125U

295FPS

Core i5-4590S

189FPS

Elden Ring2022

Core Ultra 5 125U

162FPS

Core i5-4590S

149FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core Ultra 5 125U

236FPS

Core i5-4590S

215FPS

Fortnite2017

Core Ultra 5 125U

332FPS

Core i5-4590S

325FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core Ultra 5 125U

214FPS

Core i5-4590S

200FPS

Valorant2020

Core Ultra 5 125U

665FPS

Core i5-4590S

570FPS

Minecraft2011

Core Ultra 5 125U

696FPS

Core i5-4590S

598FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core Ultra 5 125U

538FPS

Core i5-4590S

517FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core Ultra 5 125U

51%

Core i5-4590S

19%

Core Ultra 5 125U ranks 32 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 5 125U

Core i5-4590S

Core Ultra 5 125U has 8 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core Ultra 5 125U

Core i5-4590S

Core Ultra 5 125U has 10 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 5 125U

12 MB

Core i5-4590S

6 MB

Core Ultra 5 125U has 6 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 125U

1.3 GHz

Core i5-4590S

2.9 GHz

Core i5-4590S has a 123% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 125U

4.3 GHz

Core i5-4590S

3.6 GHz

Core Ultra 5 125U boosts 19% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 5 125U

15W

Core i5-4590S

65W

Core Ultra 5 125U draws 50W less power.

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 5 125U

Core i5-4590S

$48.59

Core Ultra 5 125UCore i5-4590S

Intel BGA 2049

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LGA1150

Meteor Lake

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Haswell

Mobile

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Desktop

Arc Xe-LPG 64EU

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Intel HD 4600

5600 MHz (DDR5 Depends on motherboard)

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Core Ultra 5 125U. It's 168% faster than the Core i5-4590S on average across 100+ games, scoring 51/100 vs 19/100 in our gaming rating.

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

168% 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 125U or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

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

paidIs the Core Ultra 5 125U worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 51/100 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 125U and Core i5-4590S?expand_more

Performance: Core Ultra 5 125U scores 51/100, Core i5-4590S scores 19/100. 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 125U 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 Ultra 5 125U or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 125U is the stronger pick at 51/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.