i3-4100M vs i5-3340

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3340
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 77 Watt
2.67
+67.9%
Core i3-4100M
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 37 Watt
1.59

Core i5-3340 outperforms Core i3-4100M by an impressive 68% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3340 and Core i3-4100M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17072097
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i3
Power efficiency3.274.05
Architecture codenameno dataHaswell (2013−2015)
Release date1 July 2013 (11 years ago)4 June 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$225

Detailed specifications

Core i5-3340 and Core i3-4100M 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.1 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz2.5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cacheno data128 KB
L2 cacheno data512 KB
L3 cache6 MB Intel® Smart Cache3 MB
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die sizeno data130 mm2
Maximum core temperature67 °C100 °C
Number of transistorsno data960 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3340 and Core i3-4100M 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCPGA946
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt37 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3340 and Core i3-4100M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-3340 and Core i3-4100M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
Anti-Theft++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3340 and Core i3-4100M are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+-
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3340 and Core i3-4100M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1333, DDR3-1600DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 2500Intel HD Graphics 4600
Max video memoryno data2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3340 and Core i3-4100M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
VGAno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-3340 and Core i3-4100M integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data2880x1800@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-3340 and Core i3-4100M integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data11.2/12
OpenGLno data4.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3340 and Core i3-4100M.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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.

i5-3340 2.67
+67.9%
i3-4100M 1.59

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.

i5-3340 4227
+67.8%
i3-4100M 2519

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.

i5-3340 560
i3-4100M 759
+35.5%

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.

i5-3340 1679
+10%
i3-4100M 1527

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.67 1.59
Integrated graphics card 0.69 1.84
Physical cores 4 2
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 37 Watt

i5-3340 has a 67.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores.

i3-4100M, on the other hand, has 166.7% faster integrated GPU, and 108.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-3340 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-4100M in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-3340 is a desktop processor while Core i3-4100M is a notebook one.


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