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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 9 285 vs Core i5-4590

The Core Ultra 9 285 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 122% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 10 years and 10 months newer
Available for $579

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$48.59View CPUAll CPUs

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 9 285

423FPS

Core i5-4590

190FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core Ultra 9 285

266FPS

Core i5-4590

216FPS

Valorant2020

Core Ultra 9 285

804FPS

Core i5-4590

571FPS

Dota 22013

310FPS

181FPS

756FPS

494FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core Ultra 9 285

225FPS

Core i5-4590

200FPS

Fortnite2017

Core Ultra 9 285

320FPS

Core i5-4590

325FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core Ultra 9 285

576FPS

Core i5-4590

517FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core Ultra 9 285

71%

Core i5-4590

20%

Core Ultra 9 285 ranks 51 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 9 285

Core i5-4590

Core Ultra 9 285 has 20 more cores.

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Core Ultra 9 285

Core i5-4590

Core Ultra 9 285 has 20 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 9 285

36 MB

Core i5-4590

6 MB

Core Ultra 9 285 has 30 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 9 285

2.5 GHz

Core i5-4590

3.3 GHz

Core i5-4590 has a 32% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 9 285

5.6 GHz

Core i5-4590

3.7 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285 boosts 51% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 9 285

65W

Core i5-4590

84W

Core Ultra 9 285 draws 19W less power.

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 9 285

Core i5-4590

$48.59

Core Ultra 9 285Core i5-4590

LGA1851

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LGA1150

Arrow Lake-S

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Haswell

Desktop

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Desktop

Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

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Intel HD 4600

6400 MHz (DDR5)

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 9 285 or Core i5-4590?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285. It's 255% faster than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games, scoring 71/100 vs 20/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285 than Core i5-4590?expand_more

255% 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 9 285 or Core i5-4590?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 9 285 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 71/100 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 9 285 and Core i5-4590?expand_more

Performance: Core Ultra 9 285 scores 71/100, Core i5-4590 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 Ultra 9 285 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 9 285 or Core i5-4590?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285 is the stronger pick at 71/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.