Core i5-4430 Benchmarks & Performance Report

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i5-4430 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,917 Rank: 937

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
933	Pentium 6805	4,922	+0.1%
934	Pentium G4500T	4,921	+0.1%
935	Core i5-6500TE	4,920	+0.1%
936	Xeon E5-2648L v4	4,919	+0%
937	Core i5-4430	4,917
938	Xeon E5-2630L v4	4,916	+-0%
939	Core i5-3475S	4,915	+-0%
940	Core i3-8145U	4,914	-0.1%
941	Core i5-4570T	4,914	-0.1%
942	Core i7-6498DU	4,913	-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-4430 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,712 Rank: 947

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
943	Core i5-4570S	4,716	+0.1%
944	Core i3-7320	4,713	+0%
945	Core i5-8365U	4,713	+0%
946	Celeron G3920	4,712	+0%
947	Core i5-4430	4,712
948	Core i7-6822EQ	4,711	+-0%
949	Core i5-6500T	4,711	+-0%
950	Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U	4,707	-0.1%
951	Core i5-8600T	4,707	-0.1%
952	Xeon E3-1245 V2	4,707	-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-4430 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,054 Rank: 908

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
904	Celeron G3950	5,062	+0.2%
905	Core i3-4150	5,058	+0.1%
906	Intel Core i5-6198DU	5,056	+0%
907	Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U	5,055	+0%
908	Core i5-4430	5,054
909	Ryzen Embedded R1505G	5,050	-0.1%
910	Xeon E5-4655 v4	5,049	-0.1%
911	Core i7-3920XM	5,049	-0.1%
912	Core i3-4160	5,045	-0.2%
913	Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U	5,044	-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i5-4430 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,629 Rank: 889

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
885	Core i5-6440EQ	4,630	+0%
886	Core i7-2600	4,630	+0%
887	Core i7-3630QM	4,630	+0%
888	Pentium Gold G7400T	4,630	+0%
889	Core i5-4430	4,629
890	Xeon X5667	4,629	+0%
891	Core i7-3610QM	4,629	+0%
892	Xeon E3-1265L v2	4,629	+0%
893	Xeon W3580	4,629	+0%
894	Core i5-3450	4,628	+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-4430 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,582 Rank: 954

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
950	Core i5-2500K	4,583	+0%
951	Core i7-950	4,583	+0%
952	Phenom II X6 1045T	4,583	+0%
953	Pentium Gold G5620	4,582	+0%
954	Core i5-4430	4,582
955	Core i5-2500	4,581	+-0%
956	Core i5-4460S	4,581	+-0%
957	Core i5-3450S	4,581	+-0%
958	Core i3-7320	4,580	+-0%
959	Core i3-7101E	4,580	+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-4430 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,659 Rank: 825

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
821	Core i7-4710MQ	4,661	+0%
822	Xeon E3-1245 V2	4,660	+0%
823	Core i7-3770S	4,660	+0%
824	Xeon E3-1230 V2	4,659	+0%
825	Core i5-4430	4,659
826	Core i7-4700HQ	4,658	+-0%
827	Core i7-990X	4,658	+-0%
828	Core i5-10310U	4,658	+-0%
829	Core i3-9100TE	4,658	+-0%
830	Core i7-3940XM	4,657	+-0%

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Core i5-4430 Details

For users seeking a reliable, budget-friendly processor with integrated graphics, the Intel Core i5-4430 remains a relevant option in the entry-level desktop market. Released in 2013 as part of Intel's 4th Generation Core lineup, the i5-4430 is based on the Haswell microarchitecture and built on a 22 nm process node. Though it is now over a decade old, its performance still holds up in light productivity and multimedia tasks, particularly in systems where discrete graphics are not required.

The processor features four cores and four threads, clocked at a base frequency of 3.0 GHz with a turbo frequency of 3.2 GHz. It operates on the FCLGA1150 socket and supports up to 32 GB of DDR3-1333/1600 memory across two channels, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. With a TDP of 84 W, it offers a balance of performance and power efficiency suitable for standard desktop workloads.

Integrated into the CPU is the HD Graphics 4600 GPU, which runs at a base frequency of 350 MHz and can boost up to 1.1 GHz. This GPU supports up to three displays and is capable of handling basic gaming and video playback, though it falls far short of modern integrated solutions. The i5-4430 supports a wide range of instruction sets, including AVX2, SSE4.1/4.2, AES-NI, and Intel's virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d.

In benchmark testing, the Core i5-4430 achieves an overall score of 4917, ranking #937 among 2060 processors. Its single-core performance scores 5054, placing it at #908, while its multicore score reaches 4712, ranking #946. These results indicate that the CPU performs consistently across both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications, though it is outpaced by newer generations of processors in both categories. It is notably faster than some low-power mobile and embedded CPUs but trails behind most modern mainstream desktop and workstation chips.

As of March 2026, the Core i5-4430 remains a viable option for legacy systems, basic office computing, media streaming, and light content creation. While it lacks the power of current-generation CPUs, its affordability and compatibility with older motherboards make it a practical choice for users upgrading older machines or building low-cost desktops without the need for high-end performance.