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Intel i5-2430M vs i3-4000M

The Intel Core i3-4000M @ 2.40GHz is newer than Intel Core i5-2430M @ 2.40GHz, while Intel Core i5-2430M @ 2.40GHz is around 11% faster in multi-threaded (CPU Mark) testing but the CPUs have comparable single-thread rating. Both CPUs operates at simliar power levels (TDP). All the CPUs in this comparison belong in the Laptop CPU Class.The values below were tabulated from a combined 4814 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×Intel Core i5-2430M @ 2.40GHz×Intel Core i3-4000M @ 2.40GHz+ ADD
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Socket TypePGA988BFCPGA946
CPU ClassLaptopLaptop
Clockspeed2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Turbo SpeedUp to 3.0 GHzNot Supported
# of Physical Cores2 (Threads: 4)2 (Threads: 4)
CacheL1: 128KB, L2: 0.5MB, L3: 3MBL1: 128KB, L2: 0.5MB, L3: 3MB
TDP35W37W
Yearly Running Cost$6.39$6.75
OtherIntel HD Graphics 4600
First Seen on ChartQ3 2011Q3 2013
# of Samples4077737
CPU Value32.330.8
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)1238(-2.7%)1272(0.0%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)2003(0.0%)1791(-10.6%)
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CPU Mark Rating
As of 15th of January 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-2430M @ 2.40GHz
2,003
Intel Core i3-4000M @ 2.40GHz
1,791
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 15th of January 2025 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core i5-2430M @ 2.40GHz
32.3
Intel Core i3-4000M @ 2.40GHz
30.8
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 15th of January 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-2430M @ 2.40GHz
1,238
Intel Core i3-4000M @ 2.40GHz
1,272
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per day Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)1 Power cost, $ per kWh2
8
25
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Intel Core i5-2430M @ 2.40GHz Intel Core i3-4000M @ 2.40GHz
Max TDP35W37W
Power consumption per day (kWh)NANA
Running cost per dayNANA
Power consumption per year (kWh)NANA
Running cost per yearNANA
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.