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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 3 1300X vs Core i5-4590

The Ryzen 3 1300X is slightly slower than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Is 3 years and 3 months newer
  • Available for $129
  • Up to 2% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Core i5-4590 ranks 1 points higher.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 3 1300X has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 3 1300X has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
TDPhelp

Ryzen 3 1300X draws 19W less power.

AM4
Sockethelp
LGA1150
Zen
Codenamehelp
Haswell
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Intel HD 4600
2666 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
DDR3
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 3 1300X or Core i5-4590?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 3 1300X or Core i5-4590?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 3 1300X and Core i5-4590?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 3 1300X scores 20/100, 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 Ryzen 3 1300X 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 Ryzen 3 1300X or Core i5-4590?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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