Intel Core i3-4030U vs Intel Core i3-4158U

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Intel Core i3-4030U or Intel Core i3-4030U – 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 i3-4030U 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 i3-4030U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The Intel Core i3-4158U 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 i3-4158U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
Intel Core i3-4030U Name Intel Core i3-4158U
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
Intel Core i 4000U Group Intel Core i 4000U
4 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4030U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4030U is 1.9 GHz
The Intel Core i3-4158U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4158U is 2.0 GHz
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
1.9 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4030U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4030U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, 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 i3-4158U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4158U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 5100, which has 320 texture shaders
and 40 execution units.
20 Execution units 40
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Max. displays --
7.5 Generation 7.5
11.1 Direct X 11.1
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2013
22 nm Technology 22 nm
160 Shaders 320
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name Intel Iris Graphics 5100
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 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.
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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 28 W watts.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4030U 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 i3-4158U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 1168 Socket BGA 1168
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q2/2014 Release date Q3/2013
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
3.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Haswell U Architecture Haswell U
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4158U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
4008
4008
Intel Core i3-4030U
2C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
3767
3767

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4158U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
1911
1911
Intel Core i3-4030U
2C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
1790
1790

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4158U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
209
209
Intel Core i3-4030U
2C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
191
191