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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 8500G vs Core i5-4590

The Ryzen 5 8500G is much faster than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $91.41 more expensive!

  • Up to 92% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 9 years and 10 months newer
  • Available for $140.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 5 8500G ranks 46 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 5 8500G has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 8500G has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 8500G has 10 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 8500G has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 8500G boosts 35% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 8500G draws 19W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-4590 is $91.41 cheaper.

AM5
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LGA1150
Phoenix2
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Haswell
Mobile
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Desktop
Radeon 740M
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Intel HD 4600
5200 MHz (DDR5)
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DDR3
Not Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 8500G or Core i5-4590?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G. It's 230% faster than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games, scoring 66/100 vs 20/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 8500G than Core i5-4590?expand_more
230% 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, Ryzen 5 8500G or Core i5-4590?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 8500G worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 66/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 8500G and Core i5-4590?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 8500G scores 66/100, 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 Ryzen 5 8500G 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 5 8500G or Core i5-4590?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G is the stronger pick at 66/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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