Intel Core i5-4690S vs Intel Core i3-8300T

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Intel Core i5-4690S or Intel Core i5-4690S – 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 i5-4690S 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 i5-4690S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The Intel Core i3-8300T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-8300T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core i 8000
4 Generation 8
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-4690S Name Intel Core i3-8300T
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-4690S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4690S is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-8300T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-8300T is 3.2 GHz
4 Threads 4
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.2 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-4690S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4690S 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 i3-8300T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-8300T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
160 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 --
20 Execution units 24
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
7.5 Generation 9.5
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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 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 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
32.0 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 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 35 W watts.
None TDP down 25 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max 82 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-4690S 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 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-8300T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q2/2014 Release date Q2/2018
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
224 $ Release price 125 $
Haswell S Architecture Coffee Lake S
6.0 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 --
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 1151-2
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes