Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7100 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 i3-7100 is 978 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-4590.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Performs up to 0% better in Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i5-4590 - 214 vs 213 FPS
- Consumes up to 39% less energy than Intel Core i5-4590 - 51 vs 84 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-4590
- Up to 11% cheaper than Core i3-7100 - €108.94 vs €122.66
- Up to 11% better value when playing Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i3-7100 - €0.51 vs €0.57 per FPS
Mass Effect: Andromeda
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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In Stock
Updated 5400 minutes ago
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
213
99%
Value, €/FPS
€0.51/FPS
100%
Price, €
€108.94
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €108.94 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 5400 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7100 | vs | Intel Core i5-4590 |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 84 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
No | Overclockable | No |