Core i5-4430

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-4430

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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.
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Intel Core i5-4430

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-4430
Model Number: i5-4430
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3000 MHz
Socket: FCLGA1150
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 84 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: Up to 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 4600
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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