Core i3-7100 vs Core i5-4590
The Core i3-7100 is about 5% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Core i3-7100 is 5% faster (22 vs 21).
- Cores: Core i5-4590 has 4 vs 2.
- Power (TDP): Core i3-7100 51 W, Core i5-4590 84 W; the Core i3-7100 delivers 73% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Core i3-7100 is 3 years newer (2017 vs 2014).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1151 vs LGA1150), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i3-7100 | Core i5-4590 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 22 | 21 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 7th Gen | Intel Core 4th Gen |
| Released | 2017 | 2014 |
| Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 51 W | 84 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1150 |