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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-530 vs Core i5-4590S

The Core i3-530 is much slower than the Core i5-4590S on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's only $0.99 cheaper!

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Available for $45.00

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Up to 113% 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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Quality

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League of Legends2009

100FPS

184FPS

306FPS

483FPS

Rust2018

Core i3-530

266FPS

Core i5-4590S

284FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-530

539FPS

Core i5-4590S

566FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-530

178FPS

Core i5-4590S

199FPS

Apex Legends2019

Minecraft2011

583FPS

594FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-530

169FPS

Core i5-4590S

179FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i3-530

Core i5-4590S

21%

Core i5-4590S ranks 20 points higher.

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Core i3-530

Core i5-4590S

Core i5-4590S has 2 more cores.

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4 MB

6 MB

Core i5-4590S has 2 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i3-530

2.933 GHz

Core i5-4590S

2.9 GHz

Core i3-530 has a 1% higher base clock.

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Core i3-530

Core i5-4590S

3.6 GHz

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Core i3-530

73W

Core i5-4590S

65W

Core i5-4590S draws 8W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-530

$45.00

Core i5-4590S

$45.99

Core i3-530 is $0.99 cheaper.

Core i3-530Core i5-4590S

LGA1156

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LGA1150

Clarkdale

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Haswell

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD

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Intel HD 4600

1333 MHz (DDR3)

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-530 or Core i5-4590S?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, Core i3-530 or Core i5-4590S?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 Core i3-530 and Core i5-4590S?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-530 scores 1/100, 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 Core i3-530 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 i3-530 or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

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

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