Core i3-4110M
VS
Core i5-4402E

Core i3-4110M vs Core i5-4402E

Intel

Core i3-4110M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2014
VS
Intel

Core i5-4402E

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i3-4110M is positioned at rank 101 and the Core i5-4402E is on rank 1080, so the Core i3-4110M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4110M

#31
Ryzen 5 230
MSRP: $200|Avg: $190
94%
#89
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
274%
#90
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
270%
#91
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
248%
#92
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
247%
#93
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
244%
#95
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
236%
#96
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
226%
#97
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
226%
#98
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
220%
#101
Core i3-4110M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#102
N100
MSRP: $128|Avg: $128
100%
#106
Ryzen 5 2500U
MSRP: $349|Avg: N/A
98%
#109
Celeron 4305U
MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A
97%
#110
Celeron J1850
MSRP: $82|Avg: N/A
97%
#114
Core i3-4100M
MSRP: $225|Avg: $99
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4402E

#1068
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
2911%
#1069
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
2868%
#1070
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
2633%
#1071
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
2621%
#1072
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
2597%
#1074
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
2508%
#1075
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
2405%
#1076
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
2401%
#1077
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
2336%
#1080
Core i5-4402E
MSRP: $266|Avg: $100
100%
#1081
A6-7000
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
99%
#1083
Core i5-2520M
MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A
99%
#1084
Core i7-2710QE
MSRP: $378|Avg: $40
98%
#1089
Core i5-3610ME
MSRP: $276|Avg: $22
95%
#1090
Core m3-7Y32
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
95%
#1092
Celeron B720
MSRP: $70|Avg: $10
94%
#1093
Celeron 847
MSRP: $134|Avg: $15
94%
#1094
Core i7-2630QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-4402E delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-4110M in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightCore i3-4110MCore i5-4402E
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($100)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore i3-4110MCore i5-4402E
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($100)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-4110M and Core i5-4402E

Intel

Core i3-4110M

The Core i3-4110M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,678 points. Launch price was $225.

Intel

Core i5-4402E

The Core i5-4402E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 3 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,681 points. Launch price was $266.

Processing Power

Both the Core i3-4110M and Core i5-4402E share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core i3-4110M versus 2.7 GHz on the Core i5-4402E — a 3.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-4402E (base: 2.6 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). Both are built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i3-4110M scores 2,678 against the Core i5-4402E's 2,681 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-4402E. Both processors carry 3 MB of L3 cache.

FeatureCore i3-4110MCore i5-4402E
Cores / Threads
2 / 4
2 / 4
Boost Clock
2.6 GHz
2.7 GHz+4%
Base Clock
2.6 GHz+63%
1.6 GHz
L3 Cache
3 MB
3 MB
L2 Cache
512 kB
512 kB
Process
22 nm
22 nm
Architecture
Haswell (2013−2015)
Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark
2,678
2,681
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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-4110M uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4402E uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i3-4110MCore i5-4402E
Socket
PGA946
BGA1364
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity
32 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-4110M) / not specified (Core i5-4402E). The Core i3-4110M includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Core i5-4402E requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4110M targets Mobile.

FeatureCore i3-4110MCore i5-4402E
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
HD Graphics 4600
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Mobile