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Ryzen 5 1600X vs Core i5-4590S
The Ryzen 5 1600X is slightly faster than the Core i5-4590S on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $149.01 more expensive!
Ryzen 5 1600X23% Score
- Up to 6% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 3 years newer
- Available for $195.00
Core i5-4590S20% Score
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 5 1600X has a 24% higher base clock.
AM4
Sockethelp
LGA1150Summit Ridge
Codenamehelp
HaswellDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Intel HD 46002666 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
DDR3Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 1600X or Core i5-4590S?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 1600X. It's 15% faster than the Core i5-4590S on average across 100+ games, scoring 23/100 vs 20/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 1600X than Core i5-4590S?expand_more
15% 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, Ryzen 5 1600X or Core i5-4590S?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 1600X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 1600X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 23/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 1600X and Core i5-4590S?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 1600X scores 23/100, 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 Ryzen 5 1600X 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 Ryzen 5 1600X or Core i5-4590S?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 1600X is the stronger pick at 23/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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