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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 9 5900HS vs Core i5-4590

The Ryzen 9 5900HS 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.

  • Up to 53% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 6 years and 10 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 9 5900HS ranks 25 points higher.

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Ryzen 9 5900HS has 4 more cores.

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Ryzen 9 5900HS has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 9 5900HS has 10 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i5-4590 has a 10% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 5900HS boosts 24% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 9 5900HS draws 49W less power.

FP6
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LGA1150
Cezanne
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Haswell
Mobile
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Desktop
Radeon Vega 8
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Intel HD 4600
4266 MHz (DDR4)
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DDR3
Not Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 9 5900HS or Core i5-4590?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 5900HS. It's 118% faster than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games, scoring 48/100 vs 22/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 5900HS than Core i5-4590?expand_more
118% 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 9 5900HS or Core i5-4590?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 5900HS is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 9 5900HS worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 48/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 9 5900HS and Core i5-4590?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 9 5900HS scores 48/100, 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 9 5900HS 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 9 5900HS or Core i5-4590?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 5900HS is the stronger pick at 48/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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