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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon 6985P-C vs Core i5-4590

The Xeon 6985P-C 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.

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Up to 87% 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

332FPS

182FPS

669FPS

481FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon 6985P-C

218FPS

Core i5-4590

199FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon 6985P-C

703FPS

Core i5-4590

565FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon 6985P-C

248FPS

Core i5-4590

179FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon 6985P-C

736FPS

Core i5-4590

593FPS

Apex Legends2019

Xeon 6985P-C

377FPS

Core i5-4590

366FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon 6985P-C

332FPS

Core i5-4590

324FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Xeon 6985P-C

79%

Core i5-4590

22%

Xeon 6985P-C ranks 57 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon 6985P-C

Core i5-4590

Xeon 6985P-C has 92 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon 6985P-C

192

Core i5-4590

Xeon 6985P-C has 188 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon 6985P-C

480 MB

Core i5-4590

6 MB

Xeon 6985P-C has 474 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon 6985P-C

2 GHz

Core i5-4590

3.3 GHz

Core i5-4590 has a 65% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon 6985P-C

4.2 GHz

Core i5-4590

3.7 GHz

Xeon 6985P-C boosts 14% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon 6985P-C

550W

Core i5-4590

84W

Core i5-4590 draws 466W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon 6985P-C

Core i5-4590

$48.59

Xeon 6985P-CCore i5-4590

LGA7529

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LGA1150

Granite Rapids

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Haswell

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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Intel HD 4600

6400 MHz (DDR5)

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon 6985P-C or Core i5-4590?expand_more

The Xeon 6985P-C. 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 Xeon 6985P-C 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, Xeon 6985P-C or Core i5-4590?expand_more

The Xeon 6985P-C is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon 6985P-C 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 Xeon 6985P-C and Core i5-4590?expand_more

Performance: Xeon 6985P-C 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 Xeon 6985P-C 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 Xeon 6985P-C or Core i5-4590?expand_more

The Xeon 6985P-C is the stronger pick at 79/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.