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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 9 9955HX vs Core i5-4590

The Ryzen 9 9955HX 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 128% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 10 years and 10 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 9 9955HX ranks 57 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 9 9955HX has 12 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 9 9955HX has 28 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 9 9955HX has 58 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4590 has a 32% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 9955HX boosts 46% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 9 9955HX draws 29W less power.

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LGA1150
Fire Range
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Haswell
Mobile
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Desktop
Radeon 610M
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Intel HD 4600
5600 MHz (DDR5)
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DDR3
Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 9 9955HX or Core i5-4590?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9955HX. It's 259% faster than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games, scoring 79/100 vs 22/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 9955HX than Core i5-4590?expand_more
259% 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 9955HX or Core i5-4590?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9955HX is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 9 9955HX worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 79/100 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 9955HX and Core i5-4590?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 9 9955HX scores 79/100, 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 9955HX 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 9955HX or Core i5-4590?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9955HX is the stronger pick at 79/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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