Intel Core i3-4370 vs Intel Core i3-5157U

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i3-4370 or Intel Core i3-4370 – 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 i3-4370 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 i3-4370, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The Intel Core i3-5157U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-5157U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core i 5000U
4 Generation 5
Intel Core i3-4370 Name Intel Core i3-5157U
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4370 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4370 is 3.8 GHz
The Intel Core i3-5157U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-5157U is 2.5 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.8 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
4 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4370 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4370 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 i3-5157U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-5157U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 6100, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
22 nm Technology 14 nm
11.1 Direct X 11.2
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
20 Execution units 48
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2015
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel Iris Graphics 6100
160 Shaders 384
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
7.5 Generation 8
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP9 No
No VP8 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
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.
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.
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 28 W watts.
None TDP down 23 W
54 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4370 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 i3-5157U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
22 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q3/2014 Release date Q1/2015
147 $ Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
4.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
LGA 1150 Socket BGA 1168
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Haswell S Architecture Broadwell U
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
8501
8501
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
5221
5221

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
4051
4051
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
2492
2492

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
2450
2450
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
1583
1583

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
2071
2071
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
1398
1398

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
1190
1190
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
793
793

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
387
387
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
263
263