Core i5-4590T vs Core i3-8145UE

Core i5-4590T

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3 GHz2014

Core i3-8145UE

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-4590T

4 / 4

4,064

+1.1%

4,021

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-4590T is positioned at rank 767 and the Core i3-8145UE is on rank 995, so the Core i5-4590T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4590T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

14724%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

13913%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

10102%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3043%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2411%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2109%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1208%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1192%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1085%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1085%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1073%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1044%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1030%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1025%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1016%

#291

Core i9-7900X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $188

99%

#767

Core i5-4590T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $130

100%

#769

Celeron G530T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $17

100%

#770

Core i7-4770K

MSRP: $339|Avg: $100

99%

#771

A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $40

99%

#772

Core i5-2400

MSRP: $184|Avg: $25

99%

#773

Core i7-5775C

MSRP: $366|Avg: $150

99%

#775

Pentium G2140

MSRP: $100|Avg: $95

99%

#776

Core i7-4790T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $102

99%

#777

Core i5-2320

MSRP: $177|Avg: $22

98%

#778

Celeron E3500

MSRP: $62|Avg: $10

98%

#779

Pentium G2030

MSRP: $85|Avg: $85

98%

#780

Athlon II X2 260

MSRP: $60|Avg: $12

98%

#781

Athlon II X3 445

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-8145UE

#983

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2050%

#984

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2020%

#985

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1855%

#986

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1846%

#987

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1829%

#989

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1767%

#990

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1694%

#991

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1691%

#992

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1646%

#995

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

100%

#996

Core i7-4712MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $60

98%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

98%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

98%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

98%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

97%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

96%

#1007

Core i7-3630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1008

Core i7-3610QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1009

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

95%

#1010

Pentium A1020

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-8145UE (2018) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-4590T	Core i3-8145UE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($130)	✅ More affordable ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-4590T (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-4590T	Core i3-8145UE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+157%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($130)	✅ More affordable ($50)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-4590T Benchmark Check

Core i3-8145UE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4590T and Core i3-8145UE

Core i5-4590T

The Core i5-4590T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 4,064 points. Launch price was $192.

Core i3-8145UE

The Core i3-8145UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,021 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-4590T packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-8145UE offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-4590T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Core i5-4590T versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-8145UE — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Core i3-8145UE (base: 2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i5-4590T uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i3-8145UE uses Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4590T scores 4,064 against the Core i3-8145UE's 4,021 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i5-4590T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 917 vs 1,218, a 28.2% lead for the Core i3-8145UE that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-4590T vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-8145UE.

Feature	Core i5-4590T	Core i3-8145UE
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3.9 GHz+30%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.2 GHz+10%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+50%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	10 nm-55%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)
PassMark	4,064+1%	4,021
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	2,356
Geekbench 6 Single	917	1,218+33%
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,356

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4590T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-8145UE uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Core i5-4590T versus DDR4-2400 on the Core i3-8145UE — the Core i3-8145UE supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-8145UE supports up to 64 GB 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. Chipset compatibility: B85,Q85,H81,Q87,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Core i5-4590T) and Whiskey Lake (Core i3-8145UE).

Feature	Core i5-4590T	Core i3-8145UE
Socket	LGA1150	FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR4-2400+33%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	64 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-4590T) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-8145UE). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4600 (Core i5-4590T) and UHD 620 (Core i3-8145UE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4590T targets Low Power Desktop, Core i3-8145UE targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-4590T rivals A8-7600; Core i3-8145UE rivals Ryzen 3 3200U.

Feature	Core i5-4590T	Core i3-8145UE
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 4600	UHD 620
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Low Power Desktop	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-4590T launched at $192 MSRP, while the Core i3-8145UE debuted at $281. At current prices ($130 vs $50), the Core i3-8145UE is $80 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-4590T delivers 31.3 pts/$ vs 80.4 pts/$ for the Core i3-8145UE — making the Core i3-8145UE the 88% better value option.