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.
4 Generation 4
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
Intel Core i 4000M/4000H Group Intel Core i 4000
Intel Core i5-4340M Name Intel Core i3-4330
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

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
2 CPU Cores 2
4 Threads 4
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.9 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 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
7.5 Generation 7.5
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2013
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units 20
160 Shaders 160
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
11.1 Direct X 11.1
 
 

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

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.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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.
Q4/2013 Release date Q3/2013
Haswell H Architecture Haswell S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
22 nm Technology 22 nm
PGA 946 Socket LGA 1150
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price 147 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

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