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Intel Core i3-12100F vs Intel Core i5-4590

WINNER
Intel Core i3-12100F
41Inno Score
VS
Intel Core i5-4590
22.4Inno Score
55.3Single-core21.8
34.2Multi-core22.8
36Gamingspec-based22.5
15 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100F0 spec wins — Intel Core i5-4590

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-12100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 41 to 22.4, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+34) and multi-core (+11). 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 Intel Core i3-12100F

  • Stronger single-core score: 55 vs 22
  • Stronger multi-core score: 34 vs 23
  • 400% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 1 MB
  • 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
  • 152% higher PassMark: 14,100 vs 5,600
  • Lower launch price: $97 vs $192

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-4590

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i5-4590
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i5-4590
Announced20222014
SocketLGA1700LGA1150
Process10 nm+55%22 nm
Base TDP58 W+31%84 W
Max turbo power89 W—
Unlocked multiplierNoNo
Cooler includedYesYes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i5-4590
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i5-4590
Cores44
Performance cores44
Efficiency cores00
Threads8+100%4
Base clock3.3 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock4.3 GHz+16%3.7 GHz
L2 cache5 MB+400%1 MB
L3 cache12 MB+100%6 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i5-4590
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i5-4590
iGPU—Intel HD Graphics 4600
iGPU clock—1,150 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i5-4590
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i5-4590
Memory supportDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR3-1600
Max memory128 GB+300%32 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i5-4590
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i5-4590
PCIe version5+67%3
CPU PCIe lanes20+25%16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i5-4590
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i5-4590
Geekbench 6 (single)2,050+86%Top 49%1,100Bottom 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,700+131%Bottom 33%2,900Bottom 5%
Cinebench R23 (single)1,680+83%Top 47%920Bottom 6%
Cinebench R23 (multi)8,700+149%Bottom 29%3,500Bottom 4%
PassMark14,100+152%Bottom 24%5,600Bottom 4%

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