Intel Core i3-4112E vs Intel Core i5-10400F

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Intel Core i3-4112E or Intel Core i3-4112E – 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 i3-4112E features 2 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 i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4112E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
The Intel Core i5-10400F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10400F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
4 Generation 10
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i3-4112E Name Intel Core i5-10400F
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core i 10000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4112E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4112E is 1.8 GHz
The Intel Core i5-10400F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10400F is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
1.8 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
None None 4.0 GHz
4 Threads 12
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 6
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 4.3 GHz
2x Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4112E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4112E uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-10400F does not have integrated graphics.
22 nm Technology --
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name
7.5 Generation --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
11.1 Direct X --
Q2/2013 Release date --
20 Execution units --
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
160 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
0.4 GHz GPU frequency --
 
 

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.
No AV1 --
No VP8 --
No VP9 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode JPEG --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode VC-1 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2666
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4112E is manufactured using a 22 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 i5-10400F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
BGA 1364 Socket LGA 1200
-- Part Number --
225 $ Release price 157 $
Q2/2014 Release date Q2/2020
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
3.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Haswell S Architecture Comet Lake S
22 nm Technology 14 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2