Intel Core i3-4330 vs Intel Core i3-4160T

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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 i3-4160T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4160T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
4 Generation 4
Intel Core i3-4330 Name Intel Core i3-4160T
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
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 i3-4160T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4160T is 3.1 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
No Overclocking No
 
 

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 i3-4160T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4160T uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, which has 160 texture shaders
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4400
160 Shaders 160
22 nm Technology 22 nm
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
20 Execution units 20
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
11.1 Direct X 11.1
7.5 Generation 7.5
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2013
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No VP9 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

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 35 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
54 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 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 i3-4160T is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
147 $ Release price --
22 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
4.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 1150
Haswell S Architecture Haswell S
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2014
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4160T
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
6935
6935
Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
6767
6767

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4160T
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
3305
3305
Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3173
3173

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
2179
2179
Intel Core i3-4160T
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1923
1923

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1744
1744
Intel Core i3-4160T
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1476
1476

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1076
1076
Intel Core i3-4160T
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
955
955

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
351
351
Intel Core i3-4160T
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
316
316

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
137
137
Intel Core i3-4160T
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
125
125