Intel Core i5-4430 vs AMD A6-5400K
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-4430 and AMD A6-5400K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-4430
- CPU is newer: launch date 8 month(s) later
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 22 nm vs 32 nm
- Around 42% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1800 vs 1267
- 3.7x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 4668 vs 1276
- Around 77% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 757 vs 427
- 3.8x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 2463 vs 641
- 4.9x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 2.923 vs 0.596
- 15.6x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 57.29 vs 3.665
- 2.6x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.315 vs 0.122
- 2.7x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 4.712 vs 1.733
- Around 79% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1080 vs 603
- Around 79% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1080 vs 603
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | June 2013 vs October 2012 |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm vs 32 nm |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1800 vs 1267 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 4668 vs 1276 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 757 vs 427 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2463 vs 641 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 2.923 vs 0.596 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 57.29 vs 3.665 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.315 vs 0.122 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 4.712 vs 1.733 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1080 vs 603 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1080 vs 603 |
Reasons to consider the AMD A6-5400K
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 13% higher clock speed: 3.6 GHz vs 3.20 GHz
- 2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 4x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 29% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 84 Watt
- 6.9x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 11.9 vs 1.72
- Around 23% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 2696 vs 2199
- Around 41% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 4873 vs 3451
- Around 23% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 2696 vs 2199
- Around 41% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 4873 vs 3451
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Maximum frequency | 3.6 GHz vs 3.20 GHz |
| L1 cache | 128 KB (per core) vs 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 1024 KB (per core) vs 256 KB (per core) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt vs 84 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 11.9 vs 1.72 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2696 vs 2199 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 4873 vs 3451 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2696 vs 2199 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 4873 vs 3451 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i5-4430
CPU 2: AMD A6-5400K
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| Name | Intel Core i5-4430 | AMD A6-5400K |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1800 | 1267 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 4668 | 1276 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 757 | 427 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2463 | 641 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 2562 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 2.923 | 0.596 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 57.29 | 3.665 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.315 | 0.122 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 1.72 | 11.9 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 4.712 | 1.733 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1080 | 603 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2199 | 2696 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3451 | 4873 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1080 | 603 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2199 | 2696 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3451 | 4873 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i5-4430 | AMD A6-5400K | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Haswell | Trinity |
| Launch date | June 2013 | October 2012 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $460 | |
| Place in performance rating | 1866 | 1799 |
| Price now | $179.99 | |
| Processor Number | i5-4430 | |
| Series | 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors | |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Value for money (0-100) | 10.34 | |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.00 GHz | |
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI2 | |
| Die size | 177 mm | 246 mm |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 128 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 1024 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 6144 KB (shared) | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 32 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | 70 °C |
| Maximum core temperature | 72.72°C | |
| Maximum frequency | 3.20 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 4 | |
| Transistor count | 1400 million | 1178 million |
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Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB | |
| Supported memory types | DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V | DDR3 |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x412 | |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.10 GHz | |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.1 GHz | |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 2 GB | |
| Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 4600 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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| eDP | ||
| HDMI | ||
| Number of displays supported | 3 | |
| VGA | ||
| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Graphics image quality |
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| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 3840x2160@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over eDP | 3840x2160@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@24Hz | |
| Max resolution over VGA | 1920x1200@60Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 11.2/12 | |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | |
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1150 | FM2 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 84 Watt | 65 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2013D | |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | |
| PCI Express revision | Up to 3.0 | |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | |
| Scalability | 1S Only | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Anti-Theft technology | ||
| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® My WiFi technology | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
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