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Intel i5-4590 vs i3-8100

The Intel Core i3-8100 @ 3.60GHz is newer than Intel Core i5-4590 @ 3.30GHz also around 12% faster in multi-threaded (CPU Mark) testing, it is around 6% faster in single-thread testing. However, Intel Core i5-4590 @ 3.30GHz uses around 26% more power. All the CPUs in this comparison belong in the Desktop CPU Class.The values below were tabulated from a combined 10777 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×Intel Core i5-4590 @ 3.30GHz×Intel Core i3-8100 @ 3.60GHz+ ADD
Price $40.49 - BUY $99 - BUY
Socket TypeLGA1150FCLGA1151-2
CPU ClassDesktopDesktop
Clockspeed3.3 GHz3.6 GHz
Turbo SpeedUp to 3.7 GHzNot Supported
# of Physical Cores4 (Threads: 4)4 (Threads: 4)
CacheL1: 256KB, L2: 1.0MB, L3: 6MBL1: 256KB, L2: 1.0MB, L3: 6MB
TDP84W65W
Yearly Running Cost$15.33$11.86
OtherIntel UHD Graphics 630
First Seen on ChartQ2 2014Q4 2017
# of Samples71733604
CPU Value132.761.6
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)2084(-5.7%)2211(0.0%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)5372(-11.9%)6100(0.0%)

CPU Mark Rating
As of 5th of February 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-4590 @ 3.30GHz
5,372
Intel Core i3-8100 @ 3.60GHz
6,100
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 5th of February 2025 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core i5-4590 @ 3.30GHz
132.7
Intel Core i3-8100 @ 3.60GHz
61.6
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 5th of February 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-4590 @ 3.30GHz
2,084
Intel Core i3-8100 @ 3.60GHz
2,211
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per day Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)1 Power cost, $ per kWh2
8
25
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Intel Core i5-4590 @ 3.30GHz Intel Core i3-8100 @ 3.60GHz
Max TDP84W65W
Power consumption per day (kWh)NANA
Running cost per dayNANA
Power consumption per year (kWh)NANA
Running cost per yearNANA
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.