Core i3-6098P vs Core i5-4590T

The Core i3-6098P packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4590T offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-4590T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i3-6098P versus 3 GHz on the Core i5-4590T — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Core i3-6098P (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i3-6098P uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-4590T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-6098P scores 3,978 against the Core i5-4590T's 4,064 — a 2.1% lead for the Core i5-4590T. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i3-6098P vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-4590T.

The Core i3-6098P uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4590T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2133 on the Core i3-6098P versus DDR3-1600 on the Core i5-4590T — the Core i3-6098P supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-6098P supports up to 64 of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

Virtualization support: true (Core i3-6098P) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-4590T). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 510 (Core i3-6098P) and HD Graphics 4600 (Core i5-4590T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4590T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-4590T rivals A8-7600.

The Core i3-6098P launched at $117 MSRP, while the Core i5-4590T debuted at $192. At current prices ($59 vs $130), the Core i3-6098P is $71 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-6098P delivers 67.4 pts/$ vs 31.3 pts/$ for the Core i5-4590T — making the Core i3-6098P the 73.3% better value option.