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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E3-1285L v4 vs Core i5-4590

The Xeon E3-1285L v4 is slightly 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 12% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year and 1 month newer
Available for $445

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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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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon E3-1285L v4

203FPS

Core i5-4590

200FPS

League of Legends2009

206FPS

189FPS

518FPS

492FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Xeon E3-1285L v4

218FPS

Core i5-4590

215FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon E3-1285L v4

583FPS

Core i5-4590

570FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon E3-1285L v4

611FPS

Core i5-4590

598FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon E3-1285L v4

186FPS

Core i5-4590

181FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Xeon E3-1285L v4

233FPS

Core i5-4590

234FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Xeon E3-1285L v4

36%

Core i5-4590

21%

Xeon E3-1285L v4 ranks 15 points higher.

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Xeon E3-1285L v4 has 4 more threads.

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Xeon E3-1285L v4

6 MB

Core i5-4590

6 MB

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Xeon E3-1285L v4

3.4 GHz

Core i5-4590

3.3 GHz

Xeon E3-1285L v4 has a 3% higher base clock.

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Xeon E3-1285L v4

3.8 GHz

Core i5-4590

3.7 GHz

Xeon E3-1285L v4 boosts 3% higher.

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Xeon E3-1285L v4

65W

Core i5-4590

84W

Xeon E3-1285L v4 draws 19W less power.

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Xeon E3-1285L v4

Core i5-4590

$48.59

Xeon E3-1285L v4Core i5-4590

LGA1150

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LGA1150

Broadwell-DT

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Haswell

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

Intel Iris Pro P6300

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Intel HD 4600

1866 MHz (DDR3)

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E3-1285L v4 or Core i5-4590?expand_more

The Xeon E3-1285L v4. It's 73% faster than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games, scoring 38/100 vs 22/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon E3-1285L v4 than Core i5-4590?expand_more

73% 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 E3-1285L v4 or Core i5-4590?expand_more

The Xeon E3-1285L v4 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon E3-1285L v4 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 38/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E3-1285L v4 and Core i5-4590?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E3-1285L v4 scores 38/100, 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 E3-1285L v4 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 E3-1285L v4 or Core i5-4590?expand_more

The Xeon E3-1285L v4 is the stronger pick at 38/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.