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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 5 225F vs Core i5-4590S

The Core Ultra 5 225F is much faster than the Core i5-4590S on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $119.20 more expensive!

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$165.19View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 109% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 10 years and 10 months newer
Available for $165.19

CPU

$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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Fortnite2017

Core Ultra 5 225F

327FPS

Core i5-4590S

324FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core Ultra 5 225F

222FPS

Core i5-4590S

199FPS

League of Legends2009

Core Ultra 5 225F

387FPS

Core i5-4590S

182FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core Ultra 5 225F

565FPS

Core i5-4590S

516FPS

Minecraft2011

Core Ultra 5 225F

800FPS

Core i5-4590S

593FPS

Valorant2020

764FPS

565FPS

723FPS

480FPS

Dota 22013

Core Ultra 5 225F

285FPS

Core i5-4590S

179FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

65%

Core i5-4590S

20%

Core Ultra 5 225F ranks 45 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

Core i5-4590S

Core Ultra 5 225F has 6 more cores.

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Core Ultra 5 225F

Core i5-4590S

Core Ultra 5 225F has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

20 MB

Core i5-4590S

6 MB

Core Ultra 5 225F has 14 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

3.3 GHz

Core i5-4590S

2.9 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225F has a 14% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

4.9 GHz

Core i5-4590S

3.6 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225F boosts 36% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

65W

Core i5-4590S

65W

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

$165.19

Core i5-4590S

$45.99

Core i5-4590S is $119.20 cheaper.

Core Ultra 5 225FCore i5-4590S

LGA1851

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LGA1150

Arrow Lake-S

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Haswell

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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Intel HD 4600

6400 MHz (DDR5)

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 5 225F or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225F. It's 220% faster than the Core i5-4590S on average across 100+ games, scoring 64/100 vs 20/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225F than Core i5-4590S?expand_more

220% 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 Ultra 5 225F or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 5 225F worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 64/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core Ultra 5 225F and Core i5-4590S?expand_more

Performance: Core Ultra 5 225F scores 64/100, 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 Ultra 5 225F 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 Ultra 5 225F or Core i5-4590S?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225F is the stronger pick at 64/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.