Intel Core2 Duo E4300 vs Intel Core i5-4300U

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Intel Core2 Duo E4300 or Intel Core2 Duo E4300 – 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 Core2 Duo E4300 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2007 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E4300, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The Intel Core i5-4300U 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 i5-4300U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core2 Duo E4300 Name Intel Core i5-4300U
Intel Core2 Duo Family Intel Core i5
1 Generation 4
Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 Group Intel Core i 4000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo E4300 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E4300 is 1.8 GHz
The Intel Core i5-4300U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4300U is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.9 GHz.
2 Threads 4
None None 2.9 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.8 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
None None 2.9 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E4300 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-4300U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4300U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, 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 frequency 0.2 GHz
-- Release date Q2/2013
-- Direct X 11.1
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4400
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 160
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Execution units 20
-- Generation 7.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
 
 

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

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.
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

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 15 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo E4300 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-4300U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q3/2007 Release date Q3/2013
-- Part Number --
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Conroe (Core) Architecture Haswell U
65 nm Technology 22 nm
LGA 775 Socket BGA 1168
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
 
 

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