Intel Core i3-4370 vs Intel Core i3-6320

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

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 i3-6320 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-6320, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-4370 Name Intel Core i3-6320
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
4 Generation 6
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core i 6000
 
 

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 i3-6320 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-6320 is 3.9 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.8 GHz Frequency 3.9 GHz
4 Threads 4
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

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 i3-6320 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-6320 uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q2/2013 Release date Q3/2015
11.1 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
22 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
160 Shaders 192
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
20 Execution units 24
7.5 Generation 9
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP9 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode JPEG 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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600
 
 

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 51 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
54 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 51 W
 
 

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 i3-6320 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q3/2014 Release date Q3/2015
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Haswell S Architecture Skylake S
22 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 1151
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
147 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
8501
8501
Intel Core i3-6320
2C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
8444
8444

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
4051
4051
Intel Core i3-6320
2C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
3978
3978

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-6320
2C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
2730
2730
Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
2450
2450

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-6320
2C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
2331
2331
Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
2071
2071

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-6320
2C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
1311
1311
Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
1190
1190

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-6320
2C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
1011
1011
Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
904
904

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-6320
2C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
413
413
Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
387
387