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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-860S vs Core i5-4590S

The Core i7-860S 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 67% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 4 years and 5 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

Core i7-860S

115FPS

Core i5-4590S

182FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i7-860S

528FPS

Core i5-4590S

516FPS

Valorant2020

538FPS

565FPS

347FPS

480FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-860S

169FPS

Core i5-4590S

179FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-860S

183FPS

Core i5-4590S

199FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-860S

331FPS

Core i5-4590S

324FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Core i7-860S

182FPS

Core i5-4590S

193FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i7-860S

Core i5-4590S

20%

Core i5-4590S ranks 16 points higher.

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Core i7-860S has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-860S

8 MB

Core i5-4590S

6 MB

Core i7-860S has 2 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i7-860S

2.533 GHz

Core i5-4590S

2.9 GHz

Core i5-4590S has a 14% higher base clock.

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Core i7-860S

3.466 GHz

Core i5-4590S

3.6 GHz

Core i5-4590S boosts 4% higher.

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Core i7-860S

82W

Core i5-4590S

65W

Core i5-4590S draws 17W less power.

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Core i7-860S

Core i5-4590S

$45.99

Core i7-860SCore i5-4590S

LGA1156

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LGA1150

Lynnfield

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Haswell

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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Intel HD 4600

DDR3

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-860S or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Core i5-4590S. It's 400% faster than the Core i7-860S on average across 100+ games, scoring 20/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-4590S than Core i7-860S?expand_more

400% 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, Core i7-860S 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 Core i7-860S and Core i5-4590S?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-860S scores 4/100, 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 Core i7-860S 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 Core i7-860S 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.