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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon Platinum 8468 vs Core i5-4590S

The Xeon Platinum 8468 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 69% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 8 years and 10 months newer
Available for $7214

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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 Platinum 8468

302FPS

Core i5-4590S

185FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon Platinum 8468

704FPS

Core i5-4590S

595FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

215FPS

199FPS

638FPS

485FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon Platinum 8468

231FPS

Core i5-4590S

179FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon Platinum 8468

672FPS

Core i5-4590S

567FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon Platinum 8468

332FPS

Core i5-4590S

324FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon Platinum 8468

540FPS

Core i5-4590S

517FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Xeon Platinum 8468

69%

Core i5-4590S

20%

Xeon Platinum 8468 ranks 49 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon Platinum 8468

Core i5-4590S

Xeon Platinum 8468 has 44 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon Platinum 8468

Core i5-4590S

Xeon Platinum 8468 has 92 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon Platinum 8468

105 MB

Core i5-4590S

6 MB

Xeon Platinum 8468 has 99 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon Platinum 8468

2.1 GHz

Core i5-4590S

2.9 GHz

Core i5-4590S has a 38% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon Platinum 8468

3.8 GHz

Core i5-4590S

3.6 GHz

Xeon Platinum 8468 boosts 6% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon Platinum 8468

350W

Core i5-4590S

65W

Core i5-4590S draws 285W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon Platinum 8468

Core i5-4590S

$45.99

Xeon Platinum 8468Core i5-4590S

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 Platinum 8468 or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Xeon Platinum 8468. It's 245% faster than the Core i5-4590S on average across 100+ games, scoring 69/100 vs 20/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon Platinum 8468 than Core i5-4590S?expand_more

245% 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 Platinum 8468 or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Xeon Platinum 8468 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon Platinum 8468 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 69/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon Platinum 8468 and Core i5-4590S?expand_more

Performance: Xeon Platinum 8468 scores 69/100, Core i5-4590S scores 20/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Xeon Platinum 8468 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 Platinum 8468 or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Xeon Platinum 8468 is the stronger pick at 69/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.