Core i3-6100 vs Core i5-4590
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (21 vs 21).
- Cores: Core i5-4590 has 4 vs 2.
- Power (TDP): Core i3-6100 51 W, Core i5-4590 84 W; the Core i3-6100 delivers 65% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Core i3-6100 is 1 year newer (2015 vs 2014).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1151 vs LGA1150), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i3-6100 | Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 21 | 21 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 6th Gen | Intel Core 4th Gen |
| Released | 2015 | 2014 |
| Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 51 W | 84 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1150 |