Intel Core i3-4330 vs Intel Core i5-4430

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i3-4330 or Intel Core i3-4330 – 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 i3-4330 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4330, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The Intel Core i5-4430 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4430, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-4330 Name Intel Core i5-4430
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
4 Generation 4
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core i 4000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4330 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4330 is 3.5 GHz
The Intel Core i5-4430 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4430 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
4 Threads 4
None None 3.1 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 4x
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
None None 3.2 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4330 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4330 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 i5-4430 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4430 uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2013
11.1 Direct X 11.1
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
22 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
160 Shaders 160
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
20 Execution units 20
7.5 Generation 7.5
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

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.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 54 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 84 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
54 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 84 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4330 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-4430 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2013
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Haswell S Architecture Haswell S
22 nm Technology 22 nm
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 1150
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
147 $ Release price 155 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4430
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
9501
9501
Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
6767
6767

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3173
3173
Intel Core i5-4430
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
2951
2951

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4430
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
3010
3010
Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
2179
2179

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4430
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
2630
2630
Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1744
1744

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1076
1076
Intel Core i5-4430
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
979
979

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4430
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
448
448
Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
351
351

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
137
137
Intel Core i5-4430
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
124
124