i5-4460T vs i3-4340

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-4340
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 54 Watt
2.19
Core i5-4460T
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
2.31
+5.5%

Core i5-4460T outperforms Core i3-4340 by a small 5% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-4340 and Core i5-4460T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18381802
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.22no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency3.826.22
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date1 September 2013 (11 years ago)1 March 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$210no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-4340 and Core i5-4460T basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.6 GHz1.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz2.7 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size177 mm2177 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C66 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-4340 and Core i5-4460T compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1150FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)54 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-4340 and Core i5-4460T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
FDIno data+

Security technologies

Core i3-4340 and Core i5-4460T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-4340 and Core i5-4460T are enumerated here.

VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-4340 and Core i5-4460T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4600Intel HD Graphics 4600
Max video memory2 GB2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-4340 and Core i5-4460T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVI+no data
VGA++

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-4340 and Core i5-4460T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hz1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-4340 and Core i5-4460T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.1/1211.2/12
OpenGL4.34.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-4340 and Core i5-4460T.

PCIe versionUp to 3.0Up to 3.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-4340 2.19
i5-4460T 2.31
+5.5%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-4340 3460
i5-4460T 3652
+5.5%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-4340 894
+11.3%
i5-4460T 803

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-4340 1894
i5-4460T 2137
+12.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.19 2.31
Recency 1 September 2013 1 March 2014
Physical cores 2 4
Power consumption (TDP) 54 Watt 35 Watt

i5-4460T has a 5.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 months, 100% more physical cores, and 54.3% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i3-4340 and Core i5-4460T.


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