Intel Core i3-4150 vs Intel Core i5-2400

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i3-4150 or Intel Core i3-4150 – 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 i3-4150 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 i3-4150, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The Intel Core i5-2400 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
4 Generation 2
Intel Core i3-4150 Name Intel Core i5-2400
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core i 2000
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4150 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4150 is 3.5 GHz
The Intel Core i5-2400 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2400 is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
2x Cores 4x
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 4
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
None None 3.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4150 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4150 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 i5-2400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2400 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
-- Max. displays --
7.5 Generation 6
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2011
160 Shaders 48
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2000
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
20 Execution units 6
22 nm Technology 32 nm
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
11.1 Direct X 10.1
 
 

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 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP9 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
 
 

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 95 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
54 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4150 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 i5-2400 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
3.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Q2/2014 Release date Q1/2011
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 1155
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
117 $ Release price --
Haswell S Architecture Sandy Bridge S
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
22 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4150
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
7830
7830
Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
7286
7286

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4150
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3731
3731
Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
2729
2729

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
2345
2345
Intel Core i3-4150
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1849
1849

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4150
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
2222
2222
Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1778
1778

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1230
1230
Intel Core i3-4150
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
947
947

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4150
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1071
1071
Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
598
598

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4150
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
357
357
Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
355
355