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Core i5-4430

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4 Cores, 4 Threads @3 GHz, Haswell.
Release date ≤ Q4 2013.

Average Bench: 65.2% (499th of 1441)

Based on 24,837 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000306C3, Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4430 CPU @ 3.00GHz
Poor: 51%Average: 65.2% Great: 74%
Gaming
Gaming 65%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 48%
Yacht

Popular builds with this CPU

Above average average bench

The Intel Core i5-4430 averaged 34.8% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 81.4Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 82.1Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-4430 is 23.6%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-4430 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 295Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 292Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 24,837 samples)
Rank 49965.2%
Min Avg Max
64 Memory 81.4 91.6
62.1 1-Core 82.1 90.9
126 2-Core 161 178
64% 108 Pts
Min Avg Max
180 4-Core 283 341
206 8-Core 292 340
38.3% 288 Pts
Min Avg Max
217 64-Core 295 340
18.3% 295 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
72.1% Very good
Memory 91.5
1-Core 76.5
2-Core 162
66% 110 Pts
4-Core 307
8-Core 310
41% 308 Pts
64-Core 306
19% 306 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
68.9% Good
Memory 86.7
1-Core 85.3
2-Core 160
66% 110 Pts
4-Core 298
8-Core 296
40% 297 Pts
64-Core 298
18% 298 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
68.6% Good
Memory 84
1-Core 85.3
2-Core 168
66% 112 Pts
4-Core 308
8-Core 310
41% 309 Pts
64-Core 310
19% 310 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
68% Good
Memory 85.8
1-Core 72.3
2-Core 146
62% 101 Pts
4-Core 289
8-Core 306
39% 298 Pts
64-Core 307
19% 307 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
63.6% Good
Memory 79.2
1-Core 80.4
2-Core 163
63% 108 Pts
4-Core 275
8-Core 297
38% 286 Pts
64-Core 273
17% 273 Pts
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
62.6% Good
Memory 81.4
1-Core 73.5
2-Core 149
61% 101 Pts
4-Core 255
8-Core 256
34% 255 Pts
64-Core 256
16% 256 Pts
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
60.4% Good
Memory 77.6
1-Core 76.9
2-Core 125
57% 93.1 Pts
4-Core 249
8-Core 269
34% 259 Pts
64-Core 285
18% 285 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
53.5% Above average
Memory 79.7
1-Core 74.6
2-Core 144
60% 99.6 Pts
4-Core 154
8-Core 193
22% 174 Pts
64-Core 178
11% 178 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 0.95 GHz (avg)
35.8% Below average
Memory 62.3
1-Core 14.2
2-Core 28.8
27% 35.1 Pts
4-Core 58.1
8-Core 50.2
7% 54.2 Pts
64-Core 62.8
4% 62.8 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,709,043 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Asus B85M-G - $80

CPU
Core i5-4430Intel  $124Bench 65%, 24,837 samples1x
GPU
HD 4600 (Desktop 1.25 GHz)Intel  $15Bench 3%, 230,189 samples480x
GTX 1050-TiNvidia  $59Bench 29%, 946,701 samples401x
GTX 970Nvidia  $200Bench 49%, 834,238 samples368x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples258x
SSDNow V300 120GBKingston  $37Bench 54%, 339,020 samples163x
850 Evo 250GBSamsung  $100Bench 103%, 951,591 samples153x
RAM
Fury DDR3 1600 C10 2x8GBHyperXBench 54%, 77,652 samples156x
Fury DDR3 1866 C10 2x8GBHyperXBench 59%, 122,541 samples126x
Fury DDR3 1600 C10 2x4GBHyperXBench 51%, 27,462 samples85x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 68% - Good Total price: $247

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-4430 Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.20 GHz)
Code NameHaswell
Launch DateQ2'13
Processor Numberi5-4430
# of Cores4
# of Threads4
Cache6 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$182.00 - $187.00
Clock Speed3 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.2 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI2
Scalability1S Only
Max TDP84 W
Thermal Solution SpecificationPCG 2013D

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4600
Graphics Base Frequency350 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/VGA
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.1 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes
Graphics Video Max Memory2 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express RevisionUp to 3.0
PCI Express ConfigurationsUp to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechNo
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
TSX-NINo
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)No
Small Business AdvantageYes
My WiFi TechYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Graphics and IMC Lithography22 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1150

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechNo
Anti-Theft TechYes

 Comments

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USA-User
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9,832

Poor (edit your comment) Add link

17 months ago.

Its is fast for some games but when I try to play Fortnite it is really slow.

FRA-User
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4,573

Poor

1 month ago.

If you want a basic CPU that does good work , take it !

ARG-User
Avatar level
3,220

Good

14 months ago.

8 years old and can run any game

AUT-User
Avatar level
2,735

Good

3 years ago.

My old Friend i have him now for 7 years and hes gone trough 3gpus and now i buy a gtx1660 i still believe in him

marcelde
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4

Terrible

2 years ago.

just too old

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