Intel Core i3-6100T vs Intel Core i5-4590T

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Intel Core i3-6100T or Intel Core i3-6100T – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-6100T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-6100T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Core i5-4590T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4590T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
Intel Core i3-6100T Name Intel Core i5-4590T
6 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Core i 4000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-6100T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-6100T is 3.2 GHz
The Intel Core i5-4590T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4590T is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
None None 3.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.2 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
4 Threads 4
None None 2.5 GHz
2x Cores 4x
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-6100T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-6100T uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-4590T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4590T uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
24 Execution units 20
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
12 Direct X 11.1
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.95 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
9 Generation 7.5
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2013
-- Max. displays --
14 nm Technology 22 nm
192 Shaders 160
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
Decode VP9 No
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
Yes ECC No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-6100T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-4590T is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
3.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Skylake S Architecture Haswell S
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
117 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2014
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1150
14 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590T
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
7662
7662
Intel Core i3-6100T
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
6928
6928

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-6100T
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
3264
3264
Intel Core i5-4590T
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
2767
2767

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590T
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
2776
2776
Intel Core i3-6100T
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
2176
2176

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590T
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
2231
2231
Intel Core i3-6100T
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
1722
1722

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-6100T
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
1086
1086
Intel Core i5-4590T
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
917
917

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4590T
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
361
361
Intel Core i3-6100T
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
339
339

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-6100T
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
131
131
Intel Core i5-4590T
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
117
117