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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 5 226V vs Core i5-4590

The Core Ultra 5 226V 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 90% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 10 years and 7 months newer

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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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Dota 22013

Core Ultra 5 226V

254FPS

Core i5-4590

179FPS

League of Legends2009

Core Ultra 5 226V

341FPS

Core i5-4590

184FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core Ultra 5 226V

219FPS

Core i5-4590

199FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core Ultra 5 226V

247FPS

Core i5-4590

215FPS

Overwatch 22023

551FPS

516FPS

678FPS

483FPS

Valorant2020

Core Ultra 5 226V

713FPS

Core i5-4590

566FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core Ultra 5 226V

378FPS

Core i5-4590

366FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core Ultra 5 226V

63%

Core i5-4590

21%

Core Ultra 5 226V ranks 42 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 5 226V

Core i5-4590

Core Ultra 5 226V has 4 more cores.

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Core Ultra 5 226V

Core i5-4590

Core Ultra 5 226V has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 5 226V

8 MB

Core i5-4590

6 MB

Core Ultra 5 226V has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 226V

2.1 GHz

Core i5-4590

3.3 GHz

Core i5-4590 has a 57% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 226V

4.5 GHz

Core i5-4590

3.7 GHz

Core Ultra 5 226V boosts 22% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 5 226V

17W

Core i5-4590

84W

Core Ultra 5 226V draws 67W less power.

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 5 226V

Core i5-4590

$48.59

Core Ultra 5 226VCore i5-4590

Intel BGA 2833

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LGA1150

Lunar Lake

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Haswell

Mobile

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Desktop

Arc 130V

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Intel HD 4600

unknown 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 226V or Core i5-4590?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 226V. It's 200% faster than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games, scoring 63/100 vs 21/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 226V than Core i5-4590?expand_more

200% 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 226V or Core i5-4590?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 226V is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 5 226V worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 63/100 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 226V and Core i5-4590?expand_more

Performance: Core Ultra 5 226V scores 63/100, Core i5-4590 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 Ultra 5 226V 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 226V or Core i5-4590?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 226V is the stronger pick at 63/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.