Intel Core i3-4360T vs Core i5-2500T

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Combined performance score

i5-2500T
1.91

Core i3-4360T outperforms Core i5-2500T by 12% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i5-2500T and Core i3-4360T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking18421741
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Value for money0.350.23
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date9 January 2011 (13 years old)21 July 2014 (9 years old)
Current price$65 $35
Value for money

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-2500T has 52% better value for money than i3-4360T.

Technical specs

Core i5-2500T and Core i3-4360T basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.3 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz3.2 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6144 KB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm22 nm
Die size216 mm2177 mm2
Maximum core temperature70 °C66 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors1,160 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2500T and Core i3-4360T compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketLGA1155FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2500T and Core i3-4360T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSXno data-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPPno data-
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i5-2500T and Core i3-4360T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2500T and Core i3-4360T are enumerated here.

VT-d+-
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-2500T and Core i3-4360T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 2000Intel HD Graphics 4600
Max video memoryno data2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.25 GHz1.15 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-2500T and Core i3-4360T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported23
eDPno data+
DisplayPortno data+
HDMIno data+
DVIno data+
VGAno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-2500T and Core i3-4360T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-2500T and Core i3-4360T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data11.1/12
OpenGLno data4.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2500T and Core i3-4360T.

PCIe version2.0Up to 3.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-2500T 1.91
i3-4360T 2.14
+12%

Core i3-4360T outperforms Core i5-2500T by 12% in our combined benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i5-2500T 2929
i3-4360T 3286
+12.2%

Core i3-4360T outperforms Core i5-2500T by 12% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 1.91 2.14
Integrated graphics card 1.83
Recency 9 January 2011 21 July 2014
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 35 Watt

The Core i3-4360T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-2500T in performance tests.


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