Intel Core i3-4150T vs Intel Core i3-3250T

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Intel Core i3-4150T CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Core i3-3250T
Intel Core i3-4150T Intel Core i3-3250T

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i3-4150T and the Intel Core i3-3250T and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core i3-4150T 2 core processor released in Q2/2014 with the Intel Core i3-3250T which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2013.
Intel Core i3 (205) Family Intel Core i3 (205)
Intel Core i 4000 (64) CPU group Intel Core i 3000 (31)
4 Generation 3
Haswell S Architecture Ivy Bridge S
Desktop Segment Desktop
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4150T is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i3-3250T clocks with 3.00 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.

Intel Core i3-4150T Characteristic Intel Core i3-3250T
2 Cores 2
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking ? No
3.00 GHz Frequency 3.00 GHz
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-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Intel Core i3-4150T Characteristic Intel Core i3-3250T
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Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU Intel HD Graphics 2500
0.20 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
7.5 GPU Generation 7
22 nm Technology 22 nm
3 Max. displays 3
20 Compute units 6
160 Shader 48
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
2 GB Max. GPU Memory 2 GB
11.1 DirectX Version 11.0

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU Intel HD Graphics 2500
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode Codec h264 Decode / Encode
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
Decode / Encode Codec AVC Decode / Encode
Decode Codec VC-1 Decode
Decode Codec JPEG Decode

Memory & PCIe

Up to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i3-4150T, while the Intel Core i3-3250T supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled.

Intel Core i3-4150T Characteristic Intel Core i3-3250T
DDR3-1600 Memory DDR3-1600
32 GB Max. Memory 32 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
25.6 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Yes ECC No
-- L2 Cache --
3.00 MB L3 Cache 3.00 MB
3.0 PCIe version 2.0
16 PCIe lanes 16
15.8 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 8.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

The Intel Core i3-4150T has a TDP of 35 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i3-3250T is 35 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Core i3-4150T Characteristic Intel Core i3-3250T
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
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Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4150T has 3.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of Intel Core i3-3250T is at 3.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 22 nm.

Intel Core i3-4150T Characteristic Intel Core i3-3250T
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 1155
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q2/2014 Release date Q2/2013
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Average performance in benchmarks

Single core performance in 3 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core i3-4150T (100%)
Intel Core i3-3250T (78%)
Multi core performance in 4 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core i3-4150T (100%)
Intel Core i3-3250T (79%)

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
Intel Core i3-4150T Intel Core i3-4150T
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
941 (100%)
Intel Core i3-3250T Intel Core i3-3250T
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
541 (57%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
Intel Core i3-4150T Intel Core i3-4150T
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
1852 (100%)
Intel Core i3-3250T Intel Core i3-3250T
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
1140 (62%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core i3-4150T Intel Core i3-4150T
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
653 (100%)
Intel Core i3-3250T Intel Core i3-3250T
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
559 (86%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i3-4150T Intel Core i3-4150T
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
1427 (100%)
Intel Core i3-3250T Intel Core i3-3250T
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
1278 (90%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
Intel Core i3-4150T Intel Core i3-4150T
Intel HD Graphics 4400 @ 1.15 GHz
368 (100%)
Intel Core i3-3250T Intel Core i3-3250T
Intel HD Graphics 2500 @ 1.05 GHz
101 (27%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Core i3-4150T Intel Core i3-4150T
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
2916 (100%)
Intel Core i3-3250T Intel Core i3-3250T
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
2135 (73%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core i3-4150T Intel Core i3-4150T
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
115 (100%)
Intel Core i3-3250T Intel Core i3-3250T
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
103 (90%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i3-4150T Intel Core i3-4150T
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
297 (100%)
Intel Core i3-3250T Intel Core i3-3250T
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
271 (91%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core i3-4150T Intel Core i3-3250T
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