Processor comparison
Intel Core i5-3340M vs Intel Core i3-4160
Intel
Intel Core i5-3340M
Intel Socket G2 (988B)
2700 MHz
2 cores
Jan 2013
MOBILE
VS
Intel
Intel Core i3-4160
Intel Socket 1150
3600 MHz
2 cores
Jul 2014
DESKTOP
Summary
Synthetic performance index
- Intel Core i5-3340M100%
- Intel Core i3-4160114%
Relative performance
Single thread performance index
- Intel Core i5-3340M100%
- Intel Core i3-4160121%
Relative performance
Multi thread performance index
- Intel Core i5-3340M100%
- Intel Core i3-4160108%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-3340M
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-4160
- Much higher single threaded performance (around 21% higher), makes a noticeable performance difference in gaming and the majority of applications.
- 8% higher multi threaded performance.
- This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below).
- Around 14% higher average synthetic performance.
Gaming
HWSpot recommends the Intel Core i3-4160
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
No clear winner declared
Specifications
Features
| Intel Core i5-3340M | Intel Core i3-4160 |
|---|
| MMX | | |
| SSE | | |
| SSE2 | | |
| SSE3 | | |
| SSSE3 | | |
| SSE4.2 | | |
| AVX | | |
| EIST | | |
| Intel 64 | | |
| Hyper-Threading | | |
| XD bit | | |
| VT-x | | |
| VT-d | | |
| TXT | | |
| AES-NI | | |
| AVX2 | | |
| TSX | | |
| CLMUL | | |
| FMA3 | | |
Architecture
| Intel Core i5-3340M | Intel Core i3-4160 |
|---|
| Architecture | Intel_IvyBridge | Intel_Haswell |
| Market | Mobile | Desktop |
| Memory Support | unknown | DDR3 |
| Codename | Ivy Bridge | Haswell |
| Release Date | Jan 2013 | Jul 2014 |
Cores
| Intel Core i5-3340M | Intel Core i3-4160 |
|---|
| Cores | 2 | 2 |
| Threads | 2 | 4 |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 | Intel HD 4400 |
Cache
| Intel Core i5-3340M | Intel Core i3-4160 |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 3072 KB (shared) | 3072 KB (shared) |
Physical
| Intel Core i5-3340M | Intel Core i3-4160 |
|---|
| Socket | Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Max Case Temp | unknown | 72°C |
| Package | FC-PGA12F | FC-LGA12C |
| Die Size | 118mm² | 177mm² |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
Performance
| Intel Core i5-3340M | Intel Core i3-4160 |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 2700 MHz | 3600 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | 3400 MHz | none |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Voltage | unknown | unknown |
| TDP | 35 W | 54 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i5-3340M3502 points
- Intel Core i3-41604032 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i5-3340M5562 points
- Intel Core i3-41609676 points
Points - higher is better
Synthetic benchmarks
GeekBench 3 (32-bit Multi Core)
- Intel Core i5-3340M8432
- Intel Core i3-41606647
points - higher is better
GeekBench 3 (64-bit Single Core)
- Intel Core i5-3340M2637
- Intel Core i3-41603417
points - higher is better
GeekBench 3 (64-bit Multi Core)
- Intel Core i5-3340M5508
- Intel Core i3-41607278
points - higher is better
GeekBench 3 (32-bit Single Core)
- Intel Core i5-3340M2663
- Intel Core i3-41603151
points - higher is better
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
- Intel Core i5-3340M (simulated)118.41
- Intel Core i3-4160 (simulated)138.46
points - higher is better
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
- Intel Core i5-3340M (simulated)318.32
- Intel Core i3-4160 (simulated)360
points - higher is better