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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 5 245K vs Core i5-4590

The Core Ultra 5 245K is much faster than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $131.40 more expensive!

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$179.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 118% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 10 years and 8 months newer
Available for $179.99

CPU

$48.59View CPUAll CPUs

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Dota 22013

Core Ultra 5 245K

302FPS

Core i5-4590

181FPS

League of Legends2009

Core Ultra 5 245K

412FPS

Core i5-4590

189FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core Ultra 5 245K

263FPS

Core i5-4590

216FPS

Overwatch 22023

572FPS

517FPS

746FPS

492FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core Ultra 5 245K

390FPS

Core i5-4590

366FPS

Valorant2020

Core Ultra 5 245K

791FPS

Core i5-4590

570FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core Ultra 5 245K

224FPS

Core i5-4590

200FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core Ultra 5 245K

69%

Core i5-4590

20%

Core Ultra 5 245K ranks 49 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 5 245K

Core i5-4590

Core Ultra 5 245K has 10 more cores.

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Core Ultra 5 245K

Core i5-4590

Core Ultra 5 245K has 10 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 5 245K

24 MB

Core i5-4590

6 MB

Core Ultra 5 245K has 18 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 245K

4.2 GHz

Core i5-4590

3.3 GHz

Core Ultra 5 245K has a 27% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 245K

5.2 GHz

Core i5-4590

3.7 GHz

Core Ultra 5 245K boosts 41% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 5 245K

125W

Core i5-4590

84W

Core i5-4590 draws 41W less power.

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 5 245K

$179.99

Core i5-4590

$48.59

Core i5-4590 is $131.40 cheaper.

Core Ultra 5 245KCore i5-4590

LGA1851

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LGA1150

Arrow Lake-S

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Haswell

Desktop

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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 5 245K or Core i5-4590?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 245K. It's 245% faster than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games, scoring 69/100 vs 20/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 245K than Core i5-4590?expand_more

245% 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 245K or Core i5-4590?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 245K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 5 245K worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 69/100 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 245K and Core i5-4590?expand_more

Performance: Core Ultra 5 245K scores 69/100, Core i5-4590 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 245K 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 5 245K or Core i5-4590?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 245K is the stronger pick at 69/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.