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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs Core i5-4590

The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is much faster than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $951.40 more expensive!

  • Up to 116% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 8 years and 1 month newer
  • Available for $999.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 7 5800X3D ranks 45 points higher.

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Ryzen 7 5800X3D has 4 more cores.

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Ryzen 7 5800X3D has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 7 5800X3D has 90 MB more L3 cache.

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Ryzen 7 5800X3D has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 5800X3D boosts 22% higher.

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Core i5-4590 draws 21W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-4590 is $951.40 cheaper.

AM4
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LGA1150
Vermeer
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Haswell
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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Intel HD 4600
3200 MHz (DDR4)
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DDR3
Not Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 7 5800X3D or Core i5-4590?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D. It's 205% faster than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games, scoring 67/100 vs 22/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 5800X3D than Core i5-4590?expand_more
205% 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 7 5800X3D or Core i5-4590?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 5800X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 67/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 7 5800X3D and Core i5-4590?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 67/100, 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 Ryzen 7 5800X3D 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 7 5800X3D or Core i5-4590?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is the stronger pick at 67/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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