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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 9 285HX vs Core i5-4590

The Core Ultra 9 285HX is much 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 129% 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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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core Ultra 9 285HX

224FPS

Core i5-4590

200FPS

League of Legends2009

409FPS

189FPS

743FPS

492FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core Ultra 9 285HX

262FPS

Core i5-4590

215FPS

Valorant2020

Core Ultra 9 285HX

788FPS

Core i5-4590

570FPS

Minecraft2011

Core Ultra 9 285HX

826FPS

Core i5-4590

598FPS

Dota 22013

Core Ultra 9 285HX

300FPS

Core i5-4590

181FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core Ultra 9 285HX

250FPS

Core i5-4590

234FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core Ultra 9 285HX

76%

Core i5-4590

21%

Core Ultra 9 285HX ranks 55 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 9 285HX

Core i5-4590

Core Ultra 9 285HX has 20 more cores.

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Core Ultra 9 285HX

Core i5-4590

Core Ultra 9 285HX has 20 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 9 285HX

36 MB

Core i5-4590

6 MB

Core Ultra 9 285HX has 30 MB more L3 cache.

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Core Ultra 9 285HX

2.8 GHz

Core i5-4590

3.3 GHz

Core i5-4590 has a 18% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 9 285HX

5.5 GHz

Core i5-4590

3.7 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285HX boosts 49% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 9 285HX

55W

Core i5-4590

84W

Core Ultra 9 285HX draws 29W less power.

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 9 285HX

Core i5-4590

$48.59

Core Ultra 9 285HXCore i5-4590

Intel BGA 2114

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LGA1150

Arrow Lake-HX

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Haswell

Mobile

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Desktop

Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

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Intel HD 4600

6400 MHz (DDR5)

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DDR3

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 9 285HX or Core i5-4590?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285HX. It's 250% faster than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games, scoring 77/100 vs 22/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285HX than Core i5-4590?expand_more

250% 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 9 285HX or Core i5-4590?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285HX is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 9 285HX worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 77/100 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 9 285HX and Core i5-4590?expand_more

Performance: Core Ultra 9 285HX scores 77/100, 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 Core Ultra 9 285HX 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 Core Ultra 9 285HX or Core i5-4590?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285HX is the stronger pick at 77/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.