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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon W-1290P vs Core i5-4590S

The Xeon W-1290P is quite a bit 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 43% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 6 years and 1 month newer
Available for $539

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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 W-1290P

265FPS

Core i5-4590S

190FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

211FPS

200FPS

595FPS

493FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon W-1290P

634FPS

Core i5-4590S

571FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon W-1290P

664FPS

Core i5-4590S

599FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon W-1290P

211FPS

Core i5-4590S

181FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon W-1290P

330FPS

Core i5-4590S

325FPS

World of Tanks2010

Xeon W-1290P

419FPS

Core i5-4590S

398FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Xeon W-1290P

43%

Core i5-4590S

19%

Xeon W-1290P ranks 24 points higher.

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Xeon W-1290P

Core i5-4590S

Xeon W-1290P has 6 more cores.

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Xeon W-1290P

Core i5-4590S

Xeon W-1290P has 16 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon W-1290P

20 MB

Core i5-4590S

6 MB

Xeon W-1290P has 14 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon W-1290P

3.7 GHz

Core i5-4590S

2.9 GHz

Xeon W-1290P has a 28% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon W-1290P

5.3 GHz

Core i5-4590S

3.6 GHz

Xeon W-1290P boosts 47% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon W-1290P

125W

Core i5-4590S

65W

Core i5-4590S draws 60W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon W-1290P

Core i5-4590S

$45.99

Xeon W-1290PCore i5-4590S

LGA1200

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LGA1150

Comet Lake

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Haswell

Mobile

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Desktop

UHD Graphics P630

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Intel HD 4600

2933 MHz (DDR4)

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon W-1290P or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Xeon W-1290P. It's 126% faster than the Core i5-4590S on average across 100+ games, scoring 43/100 vs 19/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon W-1290P than Core i5-4590S?expand_more

126% 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 W-1290P or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Xeon W-1290P is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon W-1290P worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 43/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon W-1290P and Core i5-4590S?expand_more

Performance: Xeon W-1290P scores 43/100, 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 W-1290P 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 W-1290P or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Xeon W-1290P is the stronger pick at 43/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.