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Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core i5-4590

WINNER
I
45.7Inno Score
VS
I
22.4Inno Score
65.8Single-core21.8
36.4Multi-core22.8
38.5Gaming22.5
16 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F0 spec wins — Intel Core i5-4590

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-14100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 45.7 to 22.4, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+44) and gaming (+16). 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 i3-14100F

  • Stronger Single-core score: 66 vs 22
  • Stronger Multi-core score: 36 vs 23
  • Stronger gaming score: 39 vs 23
  • 500% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 32 GB
  • 400% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 1 MB
  • Lower launch price: $109 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 i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-4590
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i5-4590
Announced20242014
SocketLGA1700LGA1150
Process10 nm+55%22 nm
Base TDP58 W+31%84 W
Max turbo power110 W—
Unlocked multiplierNoNo
Cooler includedYesYes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-4590
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i5-4590
Cores44
Performance cores44
Efficiency cores00
Threads8+100%4
Base clock3.5 GHz+6%3.3 GHz
Boost clock4.7 GHz+27%3.7 GHz
L2 cache5 MB+400%1 MB
L3 cache12 MB+100%6 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-4590
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i5-4590
iGPU—Intel HD Graphics 4600
iGPU clock—1,150 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-4590
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i5-4590
Memory supportDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR3-1600
Max memory192 GB+500%32 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-4590
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i5-4590
PCIe version5+67%3
CPU PCIe lanes20+25%16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-4590
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i5-4590
Geekbench 6 (single)2,450+123%Top 26%1,100Top 91%
Geekbench 6 (multi)8,600+197%Top 49%2,900Top 96%
Cinebench R23 (single)1,830+99%Top 26%920Top 93%
Cinebench R23 (multi)9,100+160%Top 65%3,500Top 95%
PassMark14,500+159%Top 62%5,600Top 95%

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