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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 9 6900HX vs Core i5-4590S

The Ryzen 9 6900HX is much faster than the Core i5-4590S on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 65% faster on average across 100+ games
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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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League of Legends2009

Ryzen 9 6900HX

298FPS

Core i5-4590S

186FPS

Dota 22013

Ryzen 9 6900HX

228FPS

Core i5-4590S

180FPS

Apex Legends2019

Ryzen 9 6900HX

372FPS

Core i5-4590S

366FPS

Fortnite2017

Ryzen 9 6900HX

332FPS

Core i5-4590S

325FPS

Overwatch 22023

Ryzen 9 6900HX

539FPS

Core i5-4590S

517FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

214FPS

199FPS

633FPS

487FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Ryzen 9 6900HX

237FPS

Core i5-4590S

215FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Ryzen 9 6900HX

52%

Core i5-4590S

20%

Ryzen 9 6900HX ranks 32 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 9 6900HX

Core i5-4590S

Ryzen 9 6900HX has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 9 6900HX

Core i5-4590S

Ryzen 9 6900HX has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 9 6900HX

16 MB

Core i5-4590S

6 MB

Ryzen 9 6900HX has 10 MB more L3 cache.

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Ryzen 9 6900HX

3.3 GHz

Core i5-4590S

2.9 GHz

Ryzen 9 6900HX has a 14% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 6900HX

4.9 GHz

Core i5-4590S

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 9 6900HX boosts 36% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 9 6900HX

45W

Core i5-4590S

65W

Ryzen 9 6900HX draws 20W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 9 6900HX

Core i5-4590S

$48.59

Ryzen 9 6900HXCore i5-4590S

FP7

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LGA1150

Rembrandt

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Haswell

Mobile

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Desktop

Radeon 680M

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Intel HD 4600

4800 MHz (DDR5)

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DDR3

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 9 6900HX or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 6900HX. It's 160% faster than the Core i5-4590S on average across 100+ games, scoring 52/100 vs 20/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 6900HX than Core i5-4590S?expand_more

160% 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 6900HX or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 6900HX is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 9 6900HX worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 52/100 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 6900HX and Core i5-4590S?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 9 6900HX scores 52/100, Core i5-4590S 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 9 6900HX or Core i5-4590S 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 6900HX or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 6900HX is the stronger pick at 52/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.