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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Pentium G2020 vs Core i5-4590

The Pentium G2020 is quite a bit slower than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's only $13.60 cheaper!

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Up to 84% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year and 4 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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Counter-Strike 22023

Pentium G2020

337FPS

Core i5-4590

486FPS

Dota 22013

Pentium G2020

169FPS

Core i5-4590

180FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Pentium G2020

182FPS

Core i5-4590

199FPS

League of Legends2009

Pentium G2020

112FPS

Core i5-4590

185FPS

Valorant2020

Pentium G2020

538FPS

Core i5-4590

568FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Pentium G2020

208FPS

Core i5-4590

215FPS

Minecraft2011

Pentium G2020

577FPS

Core i5-4590

596FPS

Fortnite2017

Pentium G2020

332FPS

Core i5-4590

324FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Pentium G2020

Core i5-4590

22%

Core i5-4590 ranks 19 points higher.

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Pentium G2020

Core i5-4590

Core i5-4590 has 2 more cores.

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Pentium G2020

Core i5-4590

Core i5-4590 has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Pentium G2020

3 MB

Core i5-4590

6 MB

Core i5-4590 has 3 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Pentium G2020

2.9 GHz

Core i5-4590

3.3 GHz

Core i5-4590 has a 14% higher base clock.

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Pentium G2020

Core i5-4590

3.7 GHz

TDPhelp

Pentium G2020

55W

Core i5-4590

84W

Pentium G2020 draws 29W less power.

Pricehelp

Pentium G2020

$34.99

Core i5-4590

$48.59

Pentium G2020 is $13.60 cheaper.

Pentium G2020Core i5-4590

LGA1155

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LGA1150

Ivy Bridge

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Haswell

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD

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Intel HD 4600

DDR3

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Pentium G2020 or Core i5-4590?expand_more

The Core i5-4590. It's 450% faster than the Pentium G2020 on average across 100+ games, scoring 22/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-4590 than Pentium G2020?expand_more

450% 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, Pentium G2020 or Core i5-4590?expand_more

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

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

It scores 22/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Pentium G2020 and Core i5-4590?expand_more

Performance: Pentium G2020 scores 4/100, 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 Pentium G2020 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 Pentium G2020 or Core i5-4590?expand_more

The Core i5-4590 is the stronger pick at 22/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.