Core i5-4402E vs Core i5-3340M

CPU

GPU

Core i5-4402E

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2013

Core i5-3340M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-4402E

2 / 4

2,681

0.0%

2,692

+0.4%

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 i5-4402E is positioned at rank 1080 and the Core i5-3340M is on rank 59, so the Core i5-3340M 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 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 Per Dollar Core i5-3340M

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

99%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

#47

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

218%

#48

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

215%

#49

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

197%

#50

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

196%

#51

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

194%

#53

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

188%

#54

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

180%

#55

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

180%

#56

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

175%

#59

Core i5-3340M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#65

Core i5-3320M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

98%

#69

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-3340M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-4402E in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-4402E	Core i5-3340M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-4402E	Core i5-3340M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

Core i5-4402E Benchmark Check

Core i5-3340M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4402E and Core i5-3340M

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.

Core i5-3340M

The Core i5-3340M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,692 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-4402E and Core i5-3340M share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Core i5-4402E versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i5-3340M — a 23% clock advantage for the Core i5-3340M (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i5-4402E uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-3340M uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4402E scores 2,681 against the Core i5-3340M's 2,692 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-3340M. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-4402E vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-3340M.

Feature	Core i5-4402E	Core i5-3340M
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.7 GHz	3.4 GHz+26%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	2.7 GHz+69%
L3 Cache	3 MB	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	2,681	2,692

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4402E uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-3340M uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-4402E	Core i5-3340M
Socket	BGA1364	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-4402E) / VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core i5-3340M). The Core i5-3340M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Core i5-4402E requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-3340M targets Professional Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-3340M rivals AMD A10-4600M.