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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon X3470 vs Core i5-4590S

The Xeon X3470 is quite a bit slower 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 62% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 4 years and 9 months newer

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 X3470

121FPS

Core i5-4590S

185FPS

Dota 22013

169FPS

179FPS

361FPS

485FPS

Apex Legends2019

Xeon X3470

379FPS

Core i5-4590S

366FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon X3470

185FPS

Core i5-4590S

199FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon X3470

526FPS

Core i5-4590S

517FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Xeon X3470

208FPS

Core i5-4590S

215FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon X3470

538FPS

Core i5-4590S

567FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Xeon X3470

Core i5-4590S

21%

Core i5-4590S ranks 14 points higher.

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Xeon X3470 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon X3470

8 MB

Core i5-4590S

6 MB

Xeon X3470 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

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Xeon X3470

2.933 GHz

Core i5-4590S

2.9 GHz

Xeon X3470 has a 1% higher base clock.

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Xeon X3470

3.6 GHz

Core i5-4590S

3.6 GHz

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Xeon X3470

95W

Core i5-4590S

65W

Core i5-4590S draws 30W less power.

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Xeon X3470

Core i5-4590S

$48.59

Xeon X3470Core i5-4590S

LGA1156

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LGA1150

Lynnfield

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Haswell

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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Intel HD 4600

1333 MHz (DDR3)

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon X3470 or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Core i5-4590S. It's 186% faster than the Xeon X3470 on average across 100+ games, scoring 20/100 vs 7/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-4590S than Xeon X3470?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 X3470 or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Core i5-4590S is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-4590S worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 20/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon X3470 and Core i5-4590S?expand_more

Performance: Xeon X3470 scores 7/100, 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 X3470 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 X3470 or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Core i5-4590S is the stronger pick at 20/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.