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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-8100T vs Core i5-4590

The Core i3-8100T is slightly slower than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games and it's also a slightly worse value for money, as it's the same price!

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Is 4 years newer
Available for $48.59

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Up to 4% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i3-8100T

477FPS

Core i5-4590

486FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-8100T

178FPS

Core i5-4590

180FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-8100T

198FPS

Core i5-4590

199FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-8100T

180FPS

Core i5-4590

185FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-8100T

564FPS

Core i5-4590

568FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-8100T

214FPS

Core i5-4590

215FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-8100T

592FPS

Core i5-4590

596FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-8100T

324FPS

Core i5-4590

324FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i3-8100T

20%

Core i5-4590

22%

Core i5-4590 ranks 2 points higher.

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6 MB

6 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-8100T

3.1 GHz

Core i5-4590

3.3 GHz

Core i5-4590 has a 6% higher base clock.

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Core i3-8100T

Core i5-4590

3.7 GHz

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Core i3-8100T

35W

Core i5-4590

84W

Core i3-8100T draws 49W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-8100T

$48.59

Core i5-4590

$48.59

Core i3-8100TCore i5-4590

LGA1151

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LGA1150

Coffee Lake

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Haswell

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 630

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Intel HD 4600

2400 MHz (DDR4)

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-8100T or Core i5-4590?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-8100T or Core i5-4590?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-8100T and Core i5-4590?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-8100T scores 20/100, Core i5-4590 scores 22/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-8100T or Core i5-4590 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i3-8100T or Core i5-4590?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.