Intel Core i7-930 vs Intel Core i5-4460

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Intel Core i7-930 or Intel Core i7-930 – 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 i7-930 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-930, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1366 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 i7 900 Group Intel Core i 4000
1 Generation 4
Intel Core i7-930 Name Intel Core i5-4460
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-930 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-930 is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.06 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.
None None 3.3 GHz
3.06 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.8 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
4x Cores 4x
8 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-930 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.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Direct X 11.1
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Execution units 20
-- Release date Q2/2013
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
-- Shaders 160
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Generation 7.5
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 24.0 GB distributed across 3 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 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.
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR3-1600
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
24.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
3 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 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.
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 84 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-930 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 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.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
45 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
BX80601930 Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2010 Release date Q2/2014
305 $ Release price 187 $
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
LGA 1366 Socket LGA 1150
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Bloomfield Architecture Haswell S
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4460
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
3161
3161
Intel Core i7-930
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1832
1832

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4460
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
2722
2722
Intel Core i7-930
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
2134
2134

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4460
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
1369
1369
Intel Core i7-930
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1322
1322

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4460
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
1027
1027
Intel Core i7-930
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
541
541