Intel Core i5-4288U vs Intel Core i3-9300

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Intel Core i5-4288U or Intel Core i5-4288U – 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 i5-4288U 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 i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4288U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The Intel Core i3-9300 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 i3-9300, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Core i 4000U Group Intel Core i 9000
4 Generation 9
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-4288U Name Intel Core i3-9300
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-4288U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4288U is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-9300 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-9300 is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
4 Threads 4
2x Cores 4x
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
2.6 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
None None 3.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-4288U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4288U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 5100, which has 320 texture shaders
and 40 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-9300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-9300 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
320 Shaders 192
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2017
22 nm Technology 14 nm
11.1 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
40 Execution units 24
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
7.5 Generation 9.5
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
Intel Iris Graphics 5100 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

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.
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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2400
No ECC Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 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 62 W watts.
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 62 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-4288U 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 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-9300 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2019
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
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 152 $
Haswell U Architecture Coffee Lake S Refresh
3.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1168 Socket LGA 1151
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

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