The Core i3-2100 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-4590S, however, it's a better value for money, as it's $72.92 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-2100
- Up to 62% cheaper – $44.14 vs $117.06
- A better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i5-4590S
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
Core i3-2100 vs Core i5-4590S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
188
94%
Min 1% FPS
132
95%
Price, €
€44.14
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.23/FPS
100%
Core i5-4590S
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
200
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, €
€117.06
37%
Value, €/FPS
€0.58/FPS
40%
Core i3-2100 vs Core i5-4590S in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-2100 vs Core i5-4590S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-2100 vs Core i5-4590S in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
100%
Core i5-4590S
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-2100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-4590S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| $1.17 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Haswell |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
