Intel Core i3-9100F vs Intel Core i5-4460

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Intel Core i3-9100F or Intel Core i3-9100F – 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 i3-9100F features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-9100F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Core i5-4460 features 4 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 i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4460, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Core i 4000
9 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-9100F Name Intel Core i5-4460
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-9100F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-9100F is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-4460 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4460 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
4 Threads 4
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-9100F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-4460 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4460 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.
-- Shaders 160
-- Release date Q2/2013
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Direct X 11.1
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 20
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Generation 7.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
 
 

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.
-- VP8 No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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 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
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 84 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 84 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-9100F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-4460 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2014
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
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
97 $ Release price 187 $
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Haswell S
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 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 1151 Socket LGA 1150
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-9100F
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3824
3824
Intel Core i5-4460
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
3161
3161

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-9100F
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3249
3249
Intel Core i5-4460
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
2722
2722

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i3-9100F
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
2806
2806
Intel Core i5-4460
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
2219
2219

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-9100F
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1762
1762
Intel Core i5-4460
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
1369
1369

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-9100F
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1630
1630
Intel Core i5-4460
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
1177
1177

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-9100F
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1394
1394
Intel Core i5-4460
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
1027
1027

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-9100F
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
660
660
Intel Core i5-4460
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
477
477

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-9100F
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
445
445
Intel Core i5-4460
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
325
325