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Core i5-4590 vs Core i3-12100F

Core i5-4590 vs Core i3-12100F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i5-4590

3.3 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5-4590 3.30 GHz Quad-Core Quad-Thread 6 MB Cache 84 W CPU Processore LGA 1150

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Intel Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz | 4-core

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Intel® Core™ i3-12100F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 12M, fino a 4,30 GHz

Buy for 97 on Amazon

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Updated 6194 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-4590

3.3 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5-4590 3.30 GHz Quad-Core Quad-Thread 6 MB Cache 84 W CPU Processore LGA 1150

Buy for 35 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6194 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz | 4-core

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Intel® Core™ i3-12100F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 12M, fino a 4,30 GHz

Buy for 97 on Amazon

In Stock

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Key Differences

In short — Core i3-12100F 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 i3-12100F is 2826 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-4590.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-4590

  • Up to 64% cheaper than Core i3-12100F - €35.0 vs €97.0
  • Up to 57% better value when playing Need For Speed Unbound than Core i3-12100F - €0.26 vs €0.61 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F

  • Performs up to 17% better in Need For Speed Unbound than Core i5-4590 - 159 vs 136 FPS
  • Consumes up to 31% less energy than Intel Core i5-4590 - 58 vs 84 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-4590 - 8 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Need For Speed Unbound.
Need For Speed Unbound

Need For Speed Unbound

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-4590 Logo
Core i5-4590

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


FPS

136

85%

Value, €/FPS

€0.26/FPS

100%

Price, €

€35

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-4590 3.30 GHz Quad-Core Quad-Thread 6 MB Cache 84 W CPU Processore LGA 1150

Buy for 35 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6194 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


FPS

159

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.61/FPS

42%

Price, €

€97

36%

FPS Winner

Intel® Core™ i3-12100F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 12M, fino a 4,30 GHz

Buy for 97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6194 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-4590 Logo
Core i5-4590

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-4590 Logo
Core i5-4590

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1126

50%

Multi-Core

3140

42%

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


Single-Core

2225

100%

Multi-Core

7457

100%

Intel Core i5-4590 Logo

Intel Core i5-4590

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Intel Core i3-12100F Logo

Intel Core i3-12100F

May 1st, 2014Release Date
Jan 25th, 2022
Core i5CollectionCore i3
HaswellCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1150SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
4Threads
8
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed3.3 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.3 GHz
84 WTDP
58 W
22 nmProcess Size
10 nm
33.0xMultiplier33.0x
Intel HD 4600
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i5-4590 or Core i3-12100F

Need For Speed Unbound, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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