Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-4590 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-4590 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-12100 is 2805 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-4590.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 9% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i5-4590 - 213 vs 196 FPS
- Consumes up to 29% less energy than Intel Core i5-4590 - 60 vs 84 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-4590 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-4590
- Up to 35% cheaper than Core i3-12100 - $57.77 vs $89.19
- Up to 28% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Core i3-12100 - $0.33 vs $0.46 per FPS
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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In Stock
Updated 219 minutes ago
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
196
92%
Value, €/FPS
€0.33/FPS
100%
Price, €
€64.12
100%
Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 220 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100 | vs | Intel Core i5-4590 |
---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
60 W | TDP | 84 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
No | Overclockable | No |