CPU Comparison
Intel Core i5-4300M vs Intel Core i5-4330M
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Core i5-4300M is a 4th generation Haswell dual-core mobile processor with a 37W TDP, designed for standard laptops featuring socketed upgradeability and HD Graphics 5000.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Performance Compared
Productivity
The 3.6 GHz turbo boost keeps single-threaded tasks feeling responsive, though 2 cores limit heavy multitasking.
The high 3.8 GHz turbo boost provides excellent single-threaded responsiveness for everyday tasks.
Gaming
HD 5000 graphics allow for playable framerates in older games at 720p or 1080p on low settings.
HD 5000 graphics allow for playable framerates in older titles at 720p or 1080p on low settings.
Virtualization
Decent for light VMs thanks to VT-d support, but limited by the dual-core design.
Can run light VMs with VT-d support, but dual-core limits multitasking.
Efficiency
37W TDP is standard for mobile but runs warmer and less efficiently than modern 15W chips.
37W TDP is standard for mobile but runs warmer than modern 15W chips.
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- No AI hardware acceleration
- Dual-core limits inference performance
- No AI hardware acceleration
- Dual-core CPU limits inference performance
Content Creation
Gaming
- Comparable to a low-end discrete mobile GPU
- Can run Skyrim or CS:GO on low settings
- Not suitable for modern AAA titles
- Comparable to an entry-level discrete mobile GPU
- Can handle older games like Bioshock Infinite at low settings
- Not suitable for modern AAA titles
Industry Impact
Best CPU by Use Case
Target Audience
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros
- High 3.6 GHz turbo boost for single-threaded tasks
- Socketed design allows for upgrades
- HD 5000 graphics are decent for older games
- Supports PCIe 3.0
Cons
- Only 2 physical cores
- 37W TDP runs warm and drains battery faster than 'U' models
- End-of-life and outdated
- Locked multiplier
Pros
- High 3.8 GHz turbo boost for excellent single-threaded tasks
- Socketed design allows for upgrades
- HD 5000 graphics are capable for media
- Supports PCIe 3.0
Cons
- Only 2 physical cores
- 37W TDP runs warm
- End-of-life and outdated
- Locked multiplier
Competitors & Alternatives
Intel Core i5-4300M
- AMD A10-5750MRival
Mobile APU
- Intel Core i7-4700MQRival
Mobile
- AMD A8-5550MRival
Mobile APU
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i5-3230MRival
Mobile
- AMD A6-5350MRival
Mobile APU
- Intel Core i5-8250UAlt
A much faster 8th gen quad-core mobile chip that runs cooler and uses less power.
- AMD Ryzen 5 2500UAlt
A modern mobile quad-core with Vega graphics that vastly outperforms this chip.
- Intel Core i5-4300M (Used)Alt
If repairing an old laptop, finding a used i7-4700MQ or MQ chip for the same socket is a better upgrade.
A modern dual-core mobile chip that obliterates this i5 in performance.
Compare head-to-head- AMD Ryzen 3 3200GAlt
A budget desktop alternative if moving away from old mobile platforms.
Intel Core i5-4330M
- AMD A10-5750MRival
Mobile APU
- Intel Core i7-4702MQRival
Mobile
- AMD A8-5550MRival
Mobile APU
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i5-3340MRival
Mobile
- AMD A6-5350MRival
Mobile APU
- Intel Core i7-4700MQAlt
A quad-core chip for the same Socket G3, offering a massive upgrade in multi-core performance.
- Intel Core i5-8250UAlt
A much faster 8th gen quad-core mobile chip that runs cooler and uses less power.
- AMD Ryzen 5 2500UAlt
A modern mobile quad-core with Vega graphics that vastly outperforms this chip.
A modern dual-core mobile chip that obliterates this i5 in performance.
Compare head-to-head- AMD Ryzen 3 3200GAlt
A budget desktop alternative if moving away from old mobile platforms.
Our Verdict on Each
A solid mainstream mobile processor for its era, offering good single-core turbo speeds and decent integrated graphics, though lacking modern multi-core power.
Best for: Purchasing a very cheap used business laptop for basic typing or offline work.
Read the full reviewA solid step up from the 4300M, offering slightly higher clock speeds and strong single-core performance for its era, though obsolete by modern standards.
Best for: Upgrading an old Socket G3 laptop from a Celeron or Pentium to this i5 for cheap.
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is faster for gaming, Intel Core i5-4300M or Intel Core i5-4330M?
For gaming, the Intel Core i5-4330M leads with a gaming performance score of 46/100 among Intel Core i5-4300M and Intel Core i5-4330M.
Do Intel Core i5-4300M and Intel Core i5-4330M use the same socket?
Yes — all of these CPUs use the Intel Socket G3 socket, so they share compatible motherboards.