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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon Max 9462 vs Core i5-4590S

The Xeon Max 9462 is much faster than the Core i5-4590S on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 53% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 8 years and 10 months newer
Available for $7995

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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 Max 9462

284FPS

Core i5-4590S

190FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

213FPS

200FPS

617FPS

493FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon Max 9462

653FPS

Core i5-4590S

571FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon Max 9462

684FPS

Core i5-4590S

599FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon Max 9462

220FPS

Core i5-4590S

181FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon Max 9462

332FPS

Core i5-4590S

325FPS

World of Tanks2010

Xeon Max 9462

427FPS

Core i5-4590S

398FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Xeon Max 9462

61%

Core i5-4590S

19%

Xeon Max 9462 ranks 42 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon Max 9462

Core i5-4590S

Xeon Max 9462 has 28 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon Max 9462

Core i5-4590S

Xeon Max 9462 has 60 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon Max 9462

75 MB

Core i5-4590S

6 MB

Xeon Max 9462 has 69 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon Max 9462

2.7 GHz

Core i5-4590S

2.9 GHz

Core i5-4590S has a 7% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon Max 9462

3.5 GHz

Core i5-4590S

3.6 GHz

Core i5-4590S boosts 3% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon Max 9462

350W

Core i5-4590S

65W

Core i5-4590S draws 285W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon Max 9462

Core i5-4590S

$45.99

Xeon Max 9462Core i5-4590S

LGA4677

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LGA1150

Sapphire Rapids HBM

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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 Max 9462 or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Xeon Max 9462. It's 221% faster than the Core i5-4590S on average across 100+ games, scoring 61/100 vs 19/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon Max 9462 than Core i5-4590S?expand_more

221% 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 Max 9462 or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Xeon Max 9462 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon Max 9462 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 61/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon Max 9462 and Core i5-4590S?expand_more

Performance: Xeon Max 9462 scores 61/100, Core i5-4590S scores 19/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Xeon Max 9462 or Core i5-4590S 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 Max 9462 or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Xeon Max 9462 is the stronger pick at 61/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.