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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon X5650 vs Core i5-4590S

The Xeon X5650 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 68% faster on average across 100+ games
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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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Elden Ring2022

Xeon X5650

146FPS

Core i5-4590S

149FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon X5650

329FPS

Core i5-4590S

324FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon X5650

120FPS

Core i5-4590S

184FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Xeon X5650

208FPS

Core i5-4590S

215FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon X5650

185FPS

Core i5-4590S

199FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon X5650

538FPS

Core i5-4590S

566FPS

Apex Legends2019

Xeon X5650

379FPS

Core i5-4590S

366FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon X5650

575FPS

Core i5-4590S

595FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Xeon X5650

Core i5-4590S

21%

Core i5-4590S ranks 13 points higher.

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Xeon X5650

Core i5-4590S

Xeon X5650 has 2 more cores.

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Xeon X5650

Core i5-4590S

Xeon X5650 has 8 more threads.

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Xeon X5650

12 MB

Core i5-4590S

6 MB

Xeon X5650 has 6 MB more L3 cache.

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Xeon X5650

2.666 GHz

Core i5-4590S

2.9 GHz

Core i5-4590S has a 9% higher base clock.

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Xeon X5650

3.066 GHz

Core i5-4590S

3.6 GHz

Core i5-4590S boosts 17% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon X5650

95W

Core i5-4590S

65W

Core i5-4590S draws 30W less power.

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Xeon X5650

Core i5-4590S

$48.59

Xeon X5650Core i5-4590S

LGA1366

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LGA1150

Westmere-EP

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Haswell

Server/Workstation

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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, Xeon X5650 or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Core i5-4590S. It's 163% faster than the Xeon X5650 on average across 100+ games, scoring 21/100 vs 8/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-4590S than Xeon X5650?expand_more

163% 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 X5650 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 21/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon X5650 and Core i5-4590S?expand_more

Performance: Xeon X5650 scores 8/100, Core i5-4590S scores 21/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Xeon X5650 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 X5650 or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Core i5-4590S is the stronger pick at 21/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.