AMD Ryzen 3 3100 vs Intel Core i5-4590
29.7Single-core21.8
28.7Multi-core22.8
40.5Gamingspec-based22.5
17 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 31000 spec wins — Intel Core i5-4590
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 wins this desktop processor face-off, 31.9 to 22.4, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+8) and multi-core (+6). Intel Core i5-4590 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 3 3100
- Stronger single-core score: 30 vs 22
- Stronger multi-core score: 29 vs 23
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- 167% higher L3 cache: 16 MB vs 6 MB
- 111% higher PassMark: 11,800 vs 5,600
- Lower launch price: $99 vs $192
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-4590
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2014 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 7 nm+68% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+23% | 84 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8+100% | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+9% | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz+5% | 3.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+167% | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,300+18%Bottom 19% | 1,100Bottom 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300+48%Bottom 15% | 2,900Bottom 5% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,140+24%Bottom 21% | 920Bottom 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,800+66%Bottom 17% | 3,500Bottom 4% |
| PassMark | 11,800+111%Bottom 18% | 5,600Bottom 4% |
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