Intel Core i3-4350 vs Intel Core i3-3225

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i3-4350 or Intel Core i3-4350 – 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 i3-4350 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 i3-4350, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The Intel Core i3-3225 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3225, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core i 3000
4 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-4350 Name Intel Core i3-3225
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4350 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4350 is 3.6 GHz
The Intel Core i3-3225 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3225 is 3.3 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4350 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4350 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 i3-3225 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3225 uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
160 Shaders 128
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2011
22 nm Technology 22 nm
11.1 Direct X 11.0
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units 16
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
7.5 Generation 7
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
 
 

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.
No VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP9 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
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 55 W watts.
54 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4350 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 i3-3225 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q2/2014 Release date Q3/2012
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
147 $ Release price 134 $
Haswell S Architecture Ivy Bridge S
4.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 1155
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4350
2C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
6902
6902
Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
5412
5412

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4350
2C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3236
3236
Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
2570
2570

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4350
2C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1944
1944
Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1376
1376

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4350
2C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
363
363
Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
295
295

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4350
2C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
142
142
Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
115
115