Key Differences
In short — Core i3-8121U outperforms Core i5-4430S on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-8121U is 1798 days newer than Core i5-4430S.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8121U
- Performs up to 0% better in Control than Core i5-4430S - 201 vs 200 FPS
- Consumes up to 77% less energy than Intel Core i5-4430S - 15 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-4430S
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-8121U doesn't have integrated graphics
Control
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i3-8121U
Mobile • May 5th, 2018
Core i5-4430S
Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-8121U | vs | Intel Core i5-4430S |
|---|---|---|
May 5th, 2018 | Release Date | Jun 2nd, 2013 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Cannon Lake | Codename | Haswell |
| Intel BGA 1440 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz |
| 3.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
15 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 22.0x | Multiplier | 27.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
