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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E3-1226 v3 vs Core i5-4590

The Xeon E3-1226 v3 is slightly faster than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 2% faster on average across 100+ games
Available for $213

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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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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon E3-1226 v3

199FPS

Core i5-4590

198FPS

League of Legends2009

184FPS

180FPS

484FPS

478FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Xeon E3-1226 v3

215FPS

Core i5-4590

214FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon E3-1226 v3

567FPS

Core i5-4590

564FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon E3-1226 v3

595FPS

Core i5-4590

592FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Xeon E3-1226 v3

234FPS

Core i5-4590

235FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon E3-1226 v3

179FPS

Core i5-4590

178FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Xeon E3-1226 v3

33%

Core i5-4590

22%

Xeon E3-1226 v3 ranks 11 points higher.

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8 MB

6 MB

Xeon E3-1226 v3 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

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Xeon E3-1226 v3

3.3 GHz

Core i5-4590

3.3 GHz

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Xeon E3-1226 v3

3.7 GHz

Core i5-4590

3.7 GHz

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Xeon E3-1226 v3

84W

Core i5-4590

84W

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Xeon E3-1226 v3

Core i5-4590

$48.59

Xeon E3-1226 v3Core i5-4590

LGA1150

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LGA1150

Haswell-WS

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Haswell

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

Intel HD P4600

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Intel HD 4600

1600 MHz (DDR3)

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E3-1226 v3 or Core i5-4590?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Xeon E3-1226 v3 or Core i5-4590?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E3-1226 v3 and Core i5-4590?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E3-1226 v3 scores 32/100, Core i5-4590 scores 22/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Xeon E3-1226 v3 or Core i5-4590 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 E3-1226 v3 or Core i5-4590?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.