i5-4400E vs FX-4350

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Aggregate performance score

FX-4350
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 125 Watt
2.17
+2.4%

FX-4350 outperforms Core i5-4400E by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-4350 and Core i5-4400E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18751891
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i5
Power efficiency1.585.22
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date29 April 2013 (11 years ago)1 October 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$266

Detailed specifications

FX-4350 and Core i5-4400E 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 speed4.2 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz3.3 GHz
L1 cacheno data128 KB
L2 cache4096 KB512 KB
L3 cacheno data3 MB
Chip lithography32 nm22 nm
Die size315 mm2130 mm2
Maximum core temperature61 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million960 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
P0 Vcore voltageMin: 1.275 V - Max: 1.4 Vno data

Compatibility

Information on FX-4350 and Core i5-4400E 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 configuration1no data
SocketAM3+FCBGA1364
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt37 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-4350 and Core i5-4400E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-4350 and Core i5-4400E are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-4350 and Core i5-4400E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)Intel HD Graphics 4600

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-4350 and Core i5-4400E.

PCIe versionn/ano data

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.

FX-4350 2.17
+2.4%
i5-4400E 2.12

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.

FX-4350 3314
+1.9%
i5-4400E 3251

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.17 2.12
Recency 29 April 2013 1 October 2013
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 37 Watt

FX-4350 has a 2.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores.

i5-4400E, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 months, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 237.8% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between FX-4350 and Core i5-4400E.

Note that FX-4350 is a desktop processor while Core i5-4400E is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-4350 and Core i5-4400E, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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