i5 3470s vs i5 4430

[JumBie]

Guys I need a little advice here, I am going to build an HTPC that is going to stream media but also its going to do serious gaming. Like I am going to be wanting to max games out on this system. I can grab a i5 4430 right now brand new for $150, or I can grab a i5 3470s for $130. My understanding is the 4430 has a max boost of 3.2ghz and the 3470s has a max boost of 3.6ghz. Isnt the 3470s in this case the better cpu? Even with its base clock of 2.9ghz. Could I technically run this with its boost on at all times and out perform the 4430?

 

[ShintaiDK]

4430 is 3.0Ghz base, 3470s is 2.9Ghz base. 4430 is 3.2Ghz max turbo, 3470s is 3.6Ghz max turbo. Haswell is roughly 10% faster at same clocks.

4430 runs a 0/1/2/2 turbomode.
3470s runs a 3/4/6/7 turbomode.

4440 cost the same as the 4430 if you can get that. And the 4440 would be faster in everything. Depending on the turbomodes of the s model can be really painful.

If it is to run 24/7 I would also consider Haswells lower idle consumption.

 

[coercitiv]

You should calculate CPU+MB price difference and what that difference can get you in terms of more GPU power.

If difference is not enough to bring you a clear advantage, go for the Haswell (4440).

 

[Maximilian]

4430 is 3.0Ghz base, 3470s is 2.9Ghz base. 4430 is 3.2Ghz max turbo, 3470s is 3.6Ghz max turbo. Haswell is roughly 10% faster at same clocks.

4430 runs a 0/1/2/2 turbomode.
3470s runs a 3/4/6/7 turbomode.

4440 cost the same as the 4430 if you can get that. And the 4440 would be faster in everything. Depending on the turbomodes of the s model can be really painful.

If it is to run 24/7 I would also consider Haswells lower idle consumption.

Thats what would sway me :thumbsup:

 

[coercitiv]

Thats what would sway me :thumbsup:

Power consumption should be considered for the entire system. Due to the price difference, the two systems could also feature different PSUs.