Core i5-1345UE vs FX-9590

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-1345UE

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.5% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $38 less on MSRP ($312 MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
✅Delivers 13.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 33.2 vs 29.1 PassMark/$ ($312 MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 220W, a 205W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM3+ and older memory support.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than FX-9590 across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.

FX-9590

2013

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +27.2% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (10,194 vs 10,343).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 29.1 vs 33.2 PassMark/$ ($350 MSRP vs $312 MSRP).
❌1366.7% higher power demand at 220W vs 15W.
❌Older platform position on AM3+, while Core i5-1345UE moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Core i5-1345UE

2023

FX-9590

2013

Why buy it

✅+1.5% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $38 less on MSRP ($312 MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
✅Delivers 13.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 33.2 vs 29.1 PassMark/$ ($312 MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 220W, a 205W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM3+ and older memory support.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +27.2% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than FX-9590 across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (10,194 vs 10,343).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 29.1 vs 33.2 PassMark/$ ($350 MSRP vs $312 MSRP).
❌1366.7% higher power demand at 220W vs 15W.
❌Older platform position on AM3+, while Core i5-1345UE moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-1345UE better than FX-9590?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, FX-9590 is ahead with a 27.2% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-1345UE pulls ahead with 1.5% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-1345UE is the better fit. You are getting 1.5% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 12 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i5-1345UE is the smarter buy today. Core i5-1345UE is $38 cheaper on MSRP at $312 MSRP versus $350 MSRP, and it gives you 1.5% better PassMark. The trade-off is that FX-9590 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 27.2% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 13.8% better value on MSRP (33.2 vs 29.1 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i5-1345UE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2013), a healthier platform with FCBGA1744 and DDR5 instead of AM3+, and more multi-core headroom with 10 cores / 12 threads instead of 8/8. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-1345UE Benchmark Check

FX-9590 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-1345UE	FX-9590
1080p
low	179 FPS	255 FPS
medium	149 FPS	240 FPS
high	126 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	177 FPS
1440p
low	147 FPS	226 FPS
medium	116 FPS	187 FPS
high	96 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	136 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	153 FPS
medium	69 FPS	127 FPS
high	56 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	86 FPS

Open Core i5-1345UE Open FX-9590

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-1345UE	FX-9590
1080p
low	209 FPS	255 FPS
medium	179 FPS	255 FPS
high	161 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	142 FPS	255 FPS
1440p
low	184 FPS	255 FPS
medium	162 FPS	255 FPS
high	149 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	255 FPS
4K
low	144 FPS	255 FPS
medium	130 FPS	242 FPS
high	123 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	197 FPS

Open Core i5-1345UE Open FX-9590

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-1345UE	FX-9590
1080p
low	259 FPS	255 FPS
medium	259 FPS	255 FPS
high	259 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	255 FPS
1440p
low	259 FPS	255 FPS
medium	259 FPS	255 FPS
high	259 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	255 FPS
4K
low	259 FPS	255 FPS
medium	259 FPS	255 FPS
high	259 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	256 FPS	255 FPS

Open Core i5-1345UE Open FX-9590

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-1345UE	FX-9590
1080p
low	259 FPS	255 FPS
medium	259 FPS	255 FPS
high	259 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	255 FPS
1440p
low	259 FPS	255 FPS
medium	259 FPS	255 FPS
high	259 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	255 FPS
4K
low	259 FPS	255 FPS
medium	259 FPS	255 FPS
high	259 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	255 FPS

Open Core i5-1345UE Open FX-9590

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1345UE and FX-9590

Core i5-1345UE

The Core i5-1345UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 10,343 points. Launch price was $149.

FX-9590

The FX-9590 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 July 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L2 cache: 8192 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 220 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 10,194 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-1345UE packs 10 cores / 12 threads, while the FX-9590 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Core i5-1345UE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-1345UE versus 5 GHz on the FX-9590 — a 8.3% clock advantage for the FX-9590 (base: 1.4 GHz vs 4.7 GHz). The Core i5-1345UE uses the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the FX-9590 uses Vishera (2012−2015) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1345UE scores 10,343 against the FX-9590's 10,194 — a 1.5% lead for the Core i5-1345UE.

Feature	Core i5-1345UE	FX-9590
Cores / Threads	10 / 12+25%	8 / 8
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5 GHz+9%
Base Clock	1.4 GHz	4.7 GHz+236%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	8192 kB+540%
Process	10 nm-69%	32 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-U (2023)	Vishera (2012−2015)
PassMark	10,343+1%	10,194

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1345UE uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the FX-9590 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-1345UE	FX-9590
Socket	FCBGA1744	AM3+
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+150%	PCIe 2.0

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-1345UE launched at $312 MSRP, while the FX-9590 debuted at $350. On MSRP ($312 vs $350), the Core i5-1345UE is $38 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-1345UE delivers 33.2 pts/$ vs 29.1 pts/$ for the FX-9590 — making the Core i5-1345UE the 12.9% better value option.