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Intel Core i3 4150 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price: ~£900
PassMark benchmark result: 3401
N. of physical cores: 2
CPU boost clock speed: N/A GHz

Intel Core i3 4150 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.6

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4.1

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1.9
Gaming
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30.0%
2.8
PassMark single-core benchmark score
25.0%
2.9
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
20.0%
0.0
CPU boost clock speed
17.0%
1.4
L3 cache
8.0%
1.0
N. of physical cores
1.3
Video editing
Score components:
45.0%
1.2
Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
20.0%
1.0
N. of physical cores
20.0%
1.6
CPU threads
15.0%
1.4
L3 cache

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The Intel Core i3-4150 is a 4th Generation 'Haswell' desktop processor launched in Q2 2014, featuring 2 cores and 4 threads via Hyper-Threading technology. Operating at a fixed base frequency of 3.50 GHz with a 54W TDP, it includes 3MB of Intel Smart Cache and supports up to 32GB of dual-channel DDR3-1333/1600 memory. Key advantages include its reliable performance for entry-level gaming and office tasks, relatively low power consumption, and integrated Intel HD Graphics 4400 which supports up to three displays. However, significant drawbacks include its lack of Intel Turbo Boost technology, a locked multiplier that prevents overclocking, and its limited dual-core architecture which can lead to high CPU utilization and bottlenecks in modern, multi-threaded applications or high-end gaming scenarios.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i3 4150

Overall score

4.6

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.

Platform

7.6

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel

Processor type

What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.

When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

CPU socket

What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.

When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

Chipset

What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.

When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

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CPU architecture

What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.

When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

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Performance

3.4

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N. of physical cores

What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.

When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

CPU threads

What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.

When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

Threads per core

What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.

When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

CPU boost clock speed

What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.

When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

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CPU base clock speed

What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.

When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

2 x 3.5 GHz

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Cache & Architecture

4.1

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Semiconductor size

What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.

When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

Foundry

What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.

When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

L3 cache

What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.

When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

L2 cache

What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.

When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

L1 cache

What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.

When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

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Memory & PCIe

4.5

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DDR memory version

What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.

When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

Maximum memory speed

What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

Max memory speed (JEDEC)

What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.

When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)

What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.

When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

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Maximum memory capacity

What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

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Integrated Graphics

6.2

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Integrated graphics

What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.

When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

Integrated GPU model

What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.

When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Integrated GPU execution units

What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.

When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

Integrated GPU base frequency

What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.

When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

Integrated media encoders/decoders

What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.

When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

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Power & Thermal

6.5

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TDP (Thermal design power)

What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.

When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

Base power (PL1)

What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.

When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

Boost power (PL2)

What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.

When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

N/A

Tau (power duration limit)

What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.

When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A

Configurable TDP

What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.

When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

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Intel Core i3 4150 vs the average processor

Why is Intel Core i3 4150 better than the average processor?

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2.71x faster classroom rendering
Intel Core i3 4150 has a lower Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (2,142.4 vs 791,745). The average processor needs 791,745 for the Blender Classroom test.
What it is: A Blender render result based on the Classroom scene, used to show how quickly the processor can complete a demanding rendering workload.
When it matters: When rendering speed matters for 3D work, content creation, or other workloads that behave like long multi-core renders.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >1500
Intel Core i3 4150 has a lower Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (2,142.4 vs 791,745). The average processor needs 791,745 for the Blender Classroom test.2,142.37 vs 791,745
Includes stock cooler
Intel Core i3 4150 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
What it is: A stock CPU cooler is included in the box with the processor.
When it matters: When total build cost matters and you need to know whether separate cooling must be bought right away.
Importance: MEDIUM
Intel Core i3 4150 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
Supports ECC memory
Intel Core i3 4150 supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
What it is: Can work with ECC memory, which helps detect and correct certain memory errors on supported platforms.
When it matters: When long-term stability, uptime, or data integrity matter more than a basic consumer-style setup.
Importance: MEDIUM
Intel Core i3 4150 supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
9.31x more popular
Intel Core i3 4150 is more popular than the average processor (9.31 vs 1,000).
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Intel Core i3 4150 is more popular than the average processor (9.31 vs 1,000).9.31 vs 1
11.7% higher user score
Intel Core i3 4150 has a higher user score than the average processor (8.94 vs 8,000).
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
Intel Core i3 4150 has a higher user score than the average processor (8.94 vs 8,000).8.94 vs 8
2.71x faster classroom rendering
Intel Core i3 4150 has a lower Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (2,142.4 vs 791,745). The average processor needs 791,745 for the Blender Classroom test.
Supports ECC memory
Intel Core i3 4150 supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
Includes stock cooler
Intel Core i3 4150 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.

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Why is Intel Core i3 4150 worse than the average processor?

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6 year/s older release date
Intel Core i3 4150 has an older release date than the average processor (2014 vs 2020).
May 2,014
No crypto acceleration
Intel Core i3 4150 does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
Narrower instruction support
Intel Core i3 4150 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
4 fewer CPU cores
Intel Core i3 4150 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
78% lower multi-core score
Intel Core i3 4150 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,054 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
22.6% weaker single-core performance
Intel Core i3 4150 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,921 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
28.3% lower single-core score
Intel Core i3 4150 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,054 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
67.7% lower PassMark score
Intel Core i3 4150 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,401 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
4 fewer CPU threads
Intel Core i3 4150 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
37.5% lower bus transfer rate
Intel Core i3 4150 has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
37.5% lower bus speed
Intel Core i3 4150 has a lower bus speed than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
83.3% larger process node
Intel Core i3 4150 has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
80% smaller L2 cache
Intel Core i3 4150 has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
62.5% smaller L3 cache
Intel Core i3 4150 has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (3 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
50% less L2 per core
Intel Core i3 4150 has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
12.5% less L3 per core
Intel Core i3 4150 has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1,714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1,714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
Less advanced microarchitecture
Intel Core i3 4150 uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Haswell vs Kaby Lake).
71.7% fewer transistors
Intel Core i3 4150 has fewer transistors than the average processor (1.4 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
Less advanced foundry
Intel Core i3 4150 uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 22 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
Older DDR support
Intel Core i3 4150 supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
44.1% lower memory bandwidth
Intel Core i3 4150 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (25.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
45.4% lower memory speed
Intel Core i3 4150 has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (1,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
50% less memory capacity
Intel Core i3 4150 has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
Inferior integrated GPU
Intel Core i3 4150 uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Intel HD Graphics 4,400 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
No configurable TDP
Intel Core i3 4150 does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
20% higher base power
Intel Core i3 4150 has a higher base power draw than the average processor (54 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
4 fewer CPU cores
Intel Core i3 4150 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: 8+
Intel Core i3 4150 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
78% lower multi-core score
Intel Core i3 4150 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,054 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >8500
Intel Core i3 4150 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,054 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.1,054 vs 4,793
83.3% larger process node
Intel Core i3 4150 has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: <10 nm
Intel Core i3 4150 has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.22 nm vs 12 nm
22.6% weaker single-core performance
Intel Core i3 4150 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,921 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >3200
Intel Core i3 4150 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,921 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,921 vs 2,483
28.3% lower single-core score
Intel Core i3 4150 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,054 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >2000
Intel Core i3 4150 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,054 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.1,054 vs 1,471
67.7% lower PassMark score
Intel Core i3 4150 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,401 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >19000
Intel Core i3 4150 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,401 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.3,401 vs 10,532.5
80% smaller L2 cache
Intel Core i3 4150 has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=6 MB
Intel Core i3 4150 has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB
Older DDR support
Intel Core i3 4150 supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: DDR5
Intel Core i3 4150 supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).DDR3 vs DDR4

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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about Intel Core i3 4150?

Excellent value for money, making it a top choice for budget gaming builds
High clock speed of 3.5 GHz provides snappy performance for everyday tasks and light gaming
Includes Intel Hyper-Threading, effectively doubling the core count to 4 threads for better multitasking
Low power consumption with a TDP of 54W, leading to cool and efficient operation
Good single-core performance that competes well against some contemporary 6-core and 8-core AMD processors in gaming
Features integrated Intel HD 4400 graphics, suitable for basic office work and very light gaming without a dedicated GPU

What customers dislike about Intel Core i3 4150?

Locked multiplier prevents users from overclocking to gain additional performance
Dual-core architecture struggles with modern, highly CPU-intensive AAA games and heavy 3D rendering
Integrated graphics (HD 4400) are relatively weak and not suitable for a decent gaming or video editing experience
Lack of Turbo Boost technology means the clock speed cannot increase beyond its base 3.5 GHz
Stock cooler may lead to high temperatures (approaching 80°C) in hot environments or under heavy load
Limited upgrade path as it uses the older LGA 1150 socket and DDR3 memory

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