Intel Core i5-4340M vs Intel Core i3-4330

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-4340M or Intel Core i5-4340M – 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 i5-4340M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4340M, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 946 socket.
The Intel Core i3-4330 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 i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4330, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-4340M Name Intel Core i3-4330
Intel Core i 4000M/4000H Group Intel Core i 4000
4 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-4340M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4340M is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-4330 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4330 is 3.5 GHz
2x Cores 2x
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.9 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-4340M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4340M 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 i3-4330 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4330 uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2013
20 Execution units 20
11.1 Direct X 11.1
-- Max. displays --
160 Shaders 160
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
7.5 Generation 7.5
22 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

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
No VP9 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode JPEG Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 37 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 54 W watts.
37 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 54 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-4340M 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 i3-4330 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q4/2013 Release date Q3/2013
PGA 946 Socket LGA 1150
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Haswell H Architecture Haswell S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price 147 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
22 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
6767
6767
Intel Core i5-4340M
2C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
6420
6420

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3173
3173
Intel Core i5-4340M
2C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
3010
3010

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4340M
2C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
2227
2227
Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
2179
2179

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4340M
2C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
1863
1863
Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1744
1744

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1076
1076
Intel Core i5-4340M
2C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
1027
1027

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
351
351
Intel Core i5-4340M
2C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
345
345

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
137
137
Intel Core i5-4340M
2C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
136
136