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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i9-12900K vs Core i5-4590S

The Core i9-12900K is much faster than the Core i5-4590S on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $354.00 more expensive!

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$399.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 104% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 7 years and 7 months newer
Available for $399.99

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$45.99View CPUAll CPUs

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 i9-12900K

372FPS

Core i5-4590S

182FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i9-12900K

560FPS

Core i5-4590S

516FPS

Valorant2020

746FPS

565FPS

708FPS

480FPS

Dota 22013

Core i9-12900K

274FPS

Core i5-4590S

179FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i9-12900K

221FPS

Core i5-4590S

199FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i9-12900K

329FPS

Core i5-4590S

324FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Core i9-12900K

243FPS

Core i5-4590S

193FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i9-12900K

62%

Core i5-4590S

20%

Core i9-12900K ranks 42 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i9-12900K

Core i5-4590S

Core i9-12900K has 12 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i9-12900K

Core i5-4590S

Core i9-12900K has 20 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i9-12900K

30 MB

Core i5-4590S

6 MB

Core i9-12900K has 24 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz

Core i5-4590S

2.9 GHz

Core i9-12900K has a 10% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i9-12900K

5.2 GHz

Core i5-4590S

3.6 GHz

Core i9-12900K boosts 44% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i9-12900K

125W

Core i5-4590S

65W

Core i5-4590S draws 60W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i9-12900K

$399.99

Core i5-4590S

$45.99

Core i5-4590S is $354.00 cheaper.

Core i9-12900KCore i5-4590S

LGA1700

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LGA1150

Alder Lake-S

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Haswell

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 770

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Intel HD 4600

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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DDR3

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-12900K or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Core i9-12900K. It's 205% faster than the Core i5-4590S on average across 100+ games, scoring 61/100 vs 20/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i9-12900K than Core i5-4590S?expand_more

205% 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 i9-12900K or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Core i9-12900K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i9-12900K worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 61/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-12900K and Core i5-4590S?expand_more

Performance: Core i9-12900K scores 61/100, 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 i9-12900K 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 i9-12900K or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Core i9-12900K is the stronger pick at 61/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.