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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 9 7900X3D vs Core i5-4590S

The Ryzen 9 7900X3D is much faster than the Core i5-4590S on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $751.40 more expensive!

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$799.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 160% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 8 years and 10 months newer
Available for $799.99

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$48.59View CPUAll CPUs

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

498FPS

186FPS

820FPS

488FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

891FPS

Core i5-4590S

568FPS

Dota 22013

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

369FPS

Core i5-4590S

180FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

230FPS

Core i5-4590S

199FPS

Fortnite2017

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

295FPS

Core i5-4590S

325FPS

Overwatch 22023

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

598FPS

Core i5-4590S

517FPS

Rocket League2015

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

1168FPS

Core i5-4590S

900FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

85%

Core i5-4590S

20%

Ryzen 9 7900X3D ranks 65 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

Core i5-4590S

Ryzen 9 7900X3D has 8 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

Core i5-4590S

Ryzen 9 7900X3D has 20 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

128 MB

Core i5-4590S

6 MB

Ryzen 9 7900X3D has 122 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

4.4 GHz

Core i5-4590S

2.9 GHz

Ryzen 9 7900X3D has a 52% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

5.6 GHz

Core i5-4590S

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 9 7900X3D boosts 56% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

120W

Core i5-4590S

65W

Core i5-4590S draws 55W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

$799.99

Core i5-4590S

$48.59

Core i5-4590S is $751.40 cheaper.

Ryzen 9 7900X3DCore i5-4590S

AM5

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LGA1150

Raphael

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Haswell

Desktop

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Desktop

Radeon Graphics

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Intel HD 4600

5200 MHz (DDR5)

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DDR3

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 9 7900X3D or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 7900X3D. It's 325% faster than the Core i5-4590S on average across 100+ games, scoring 85/100 vs 20/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 7900X3D than Core i5-4590S?expand_more

325% 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 7900X3D or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 7900X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 9 7900X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 85/100 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 7900X3D and Core i5-4590S?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 9 7900X3D scores 85/100, 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 7900X3D 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 7900X3D or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 7900X3D is the stronger pick at 85/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.