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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E3-1245 vs Core i5-4590

The Xeon E3-1245 is quite a bit slower 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 65% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 3 years and 1 month newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core i5-4590 ranks 13 points higher.

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Xeon E3-1245 has 4 more threads.

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Xeon E3-1245 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i5-4590 draws 11W less power.

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LGA1155
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LGA1150
Sandy Bridge
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Haswell
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Desktop
Intel HD P3000
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Intel HD 4600
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DDR3
Not Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E3-1245 or Core i5-4590?expand_more
The Core i5-4590. It's 144% faster than the Xeon E3-1245 on average across 100+ games, scoring 22/100 vs 9/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i5-4590 than Xeon E3-1245?expand_more
144% 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 E3-1245 or Core i5-4590?expand_more
The Core i5-4590 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i5-4590 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 22/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E3-1245 and Core i5-4590?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E3-1245 scores 9/100, 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 E3-1245 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 E3-1245 or Core i5-4590?expand_more
The Core i5-4590 is the stronger pick at 22/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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