Intel Core i3-8100 vs Intel Core i5-4590
26.3Single-core21.8
23.7Multi-core22.8
21.9Gaming22.5
9 spec wins — Intel Core i3-81002 spec wins — Intel Core i5-4590
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i3-8100 wins this desktop processor face-off, 24 to 22.4, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+5) and Multi-core (+1). 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 i3-8100
- Stronger Single-core score: 26 vs 22
- 100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 36% lower process: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- 23% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 84 W
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,350 vs 2,900
- Lower launch price: $117 vs $192
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-4590
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+23% | 84 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+9% | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+3% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | 1,150 MHz+5% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2400 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,200+9%Top 83% | 1,100Top 91% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,350+16%Top 90% | 2,900Top 96% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 920Top 93% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,800+9%Top 92% | 3,500Top 95% |
| PassMark | 6,100+9%Top 90% | 5,600Top 95% |
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