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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon Gold 6442Y vs Core i5-4590

The Xeon Gold 6442Y 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 57% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 8 years and 10 months newer
Available for $2065

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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

Xeon Gold 6442Y

274FPS

Core i5-4590

180FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon Gold 6442Y

215FPS

Core i5-4590

178FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon Gold 6442Y

533FPS

Core i5-4590

516FPS

Apex Legends2019

Xeon Gold 6442Y

369FPS

Core i5-4590

366FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

232FPS

214FPS

606FPS

478FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon Gold 6442Y

643FPS

Core i5-4590

564FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon Gold 6442Y

212FPS

Core i5-4590

198FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Xeon Gold 6442Y

63%

Core i5-4590

22%

Xeon Gold 6442Y ranks 41 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon Gold 6442Y

Core i5-4590

Xeon Gold 6442Y has 20 more cores.

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Xeon Gold 6442Y

Core i5-4590

Xeon Gold 6442Y has 44 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon Gold 6442Y

60 MB

Core i5-4590

6 MB

Xeon Gold 6442Y has 54 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon Gold 6442Y

2.6 GHz

Core i5-4590

3.3 GHz

Core i5-4590 has a 27% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon Gold 6442Y

4 GHz

Core i5-4590

3.7 GHz

Xeon Gold 6442Y boosts 8% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon Gold 6442Y

225W

Core i5-4590

84W

Core i5-4590 draws 141W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon Gold 6442Y

Core i5-4590

$48.59

Xeon Gold 6442YCore i5-4590

LGA4677

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LGA1150

Sapphire Rapids

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Haswell

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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Intel HD 4600

4800 MHz (DDR5)

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon Gold 6442Y or Core i5-4590?expand_more

The Xeon Gold 6442Y. It's 186% faster than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games, scoring 63/100 vs 22/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon Gold 6442Y than Core i5-4590?expand_more

186% 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 Gold 6442Y or Core i5-4590?expand_more

The Xeon Gold 6442Y is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon Gold 6442Y worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 63/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon Gold 6442Y and Core i5-4590?expand_more

Performance: Xeon Gold 6442Y scores 63/100, 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 Gold 6442Y 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 Gold 6442Y or Core i5-4590?expand_more

The Xeon Gold 6442Y is the stronger pick at 63/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.