Intel Core i3-4150 vs Intel Core i5-4460

The Intel Core i5-4460 was introduced as a mid-range processor for desktop systems and is aimed at home users.

It is based on the Haswell S architecture and is manufactured using the 22-nanometer process. This processor has four physical cores and four threads. With a Level 3 cache of 6 MB, it provides a solid foundation for calculations. The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600 handles graphical tasks. The maximum memory bandwidth is 26 GB/s with a PCIe 3.0 connection.

In benchmarks, the Intel Core i5-4460 shows clear advantages in multi-core performance and partially in single-core performance. In games, the higher number of cores ensures more stable frame rates compared to the competing model. The thermal design power is 84 watts. The price-performance ratio is well-suited for affordable all-round systems.

The Intel Core i3-4150 is an entry-level processor from the Haswell S series, which is also produced using the 22-nanometer process.

It has two cores and four threads. The Level 3 cache is smaller than that of the comparison model at 3 MB. The Intel HD Graphics 4400 serves as the graphics core. The connection is made via PCIe 3.0 with a memory bandwidth of 26 GB/s. In single-core performance, it is on par with the Intel Core i5-4460 in some tests, but falls measurably behind in multi-core performance.

In games, the lower number of cores limits performance in complex scenes. The thermal design power is lower at 54 watts, which makes cooling in the case easier. The Intel Core i3-4150 is suitable for simple office tasks at lower acquisition costs on the used market.