Intel Core i5-6400 vs Intel Core i3-4360

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-6400 and Intel Core i3-4360 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).

Intel Core i5-6400

Intel Core i3-4360

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-6400

CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 2 month(s) later
2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 22 nm
2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 50% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
2x more maximum memory size: 64 GB vs 32 GB
Around 42% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 5164 vs 3638
Around 54% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 2685 vs 1738
Around 22% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 3.265 vs 2.671
Around 40% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 69.471 vs 49.736
Around 16% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.41 vs 0.354
Around 18% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1336 vs 1128
Around 19% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 4275 vs 3579
Around 18% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1336 vs 1128
Around 19% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 4275 vs 3579

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	July 2015 vs May 2014
Number of cores	4 vs 2
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm vs 22 nm
L1 cache	64 KB (per core) vs 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	256 KB (per core) vs 256 KB (per core)
L3 cache	6144 KB (shared) vs 4096 KB (shared)
Maximum memory size	64 GB vs 32 GB
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	5164 vs 3638
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	2685 vs 1738
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	3.265 vs 2.671
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	69.471 vs 49.736
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.41 vs 0.354
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	1336 vs 1128
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	4275 vs 3579
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	1336 vs 1128
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	4275 vs 3579

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-4360

Around 12% higher clock speed: 3.7 GHz vs 3.30 GHz
Around 1% higher maximum core temperature: 72°C vs 71°C
Around 20% lower typical power consumption: 54 Watt vs 65 Watt
Around 7% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2091 vs 1954
Around 9% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 2.199 vs 2.013
4.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 23.783 vs 5.356
Around 9% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 2485 vs 2278
Around 9% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 2485 vs 2278

Specifications (specs)
Maximum frequency	3.7 GHz vs 3.30 GHz
Maximum core temperature	72°C vs 71°C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	54 Watt vs 65 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2091 vs 1954
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	2.199 vs 2.013
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	23.783 vs 5.356
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	2485 vs 2278
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	2485 vs 2278

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i5-6400
CPU 2: Intel Core i3-4360

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

1954

2091

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

5164

3638

Geekbench 4 - Single Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

831

Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

2685

1738

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3.265

2.671

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

69.471

49.736

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

0.41

0.354

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2.013

2.199

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

5.356

23.783

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1336

1128

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2278

2485

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

4275

3579

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1336

1128

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2278

2485

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

4275

3579

Name	Intel Core i5-6400	Intel Core i3-4360
PassMark - Single thread mark	1954	2091
PassMark - CPU mark	5164	3638
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	831	831
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	2685	1738
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	2922
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	3.265	2.671
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	69.471	49.736
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.41	0.354
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	2.013	2.199
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	5.356	23.783
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	1336	1128
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	2278	2485
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	4275	3579
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	1336	1128
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	2278	2485
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	4275	3579

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i5-6400	Intel Core i3-4360
Essentials
Architecture codename	Skylake	Haswell
Launch date	July 2015	May 2014
Launch price (MSRP)	$185	$352
Place in performance rating	1671	1674
Price now	$199	$279.95
Processor Number	i5-6400	i3-4360
Series	6th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors	4th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processors
Status	Launched	Launched
Value for money (0-100)	10.01	5.75
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	2.70 GHz	3.70 GHz
Bus Speed	8 GT/s DMI3	5 GT/s DMI2
Die size	177 mm	177 mm
L1 cache	64 KB (per core)	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	256 KB (per core)	256 KB (per core)
L3 cache	6144 KB (shared)	4096 KB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	22 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	72 °C	72 °C
Maximum core temperature	71°C	72°C
Maximum frequency	3.30 GHz	3.7 GHz
Number of cores	4	2
Number of threads	4	4
Transistor count		1400 million
Memory
Max memory channels	2	2
Maximum memory bandwidth	34.1 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
Maximum memory size	64 GB	32 GB
Supported memory types	DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V	DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V
ECC memory support
Graphics
Device ID	0x1912	0x412
Graphics base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency	950 MHz	1.15 GHz
Graphics max frequency	950 MHz	1.15 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Clear Video technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory	64 GB	2 GB
Processor graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 530	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Graphics interfaces
DisplayPort
DVI
eDP
HDMI
Number of displays supported	3	3
Wireless Display (WiDi) support
VGA
Graphics image quality
4K resolution support
Max resolution over DisplayPort	4096x2304@60Hz	3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP	4096x2304@60Hz	3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4	4096x2304@24Hz	4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over VGA	N / A	1920x1200@60Hz
Max resolution over WiDi	1080p
Graphics API support
DirectX	12	11.1/12
OpenGL	4.5	4.3
Compatibility
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Package Size	37.5mm x 37.5mm	37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported	FCLGA1151	FCLGA1150
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt	54 Watt
Thermal Solution	PCG 2015C (65W)	PCG 2013C
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	16	16
PCI Express revision	3.0	Up to 3.0
PCIe configurations	Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Scalability	1S Only	1S Only
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX)
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Secure Boot
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Instruction set extensions	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Intel 64
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Thermal Monitoring
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)