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Intel

Intel Core i5-4430 BX80646I54430 desktop processor

SKU CH-P1W9-DVBK0

Quad-core desktop processor with 3.0 GHz base clock, 3.2 GHz turbo, 6 MB L3 cache and Intel HD Graphics 4600 in an LGA 1150 socket

  • Product nameCore i5-4430
  • CPU coresQuad-Core
  • CPU socketLGA 1150
  • Maximum turbo clock3.2 GHz
  • TDP rating84 W
  • Processor classDesktop
  • Quad-core design handles everyday multitasking with a 3.0 GHz base clock
  • Turbo Boost lifts single-thread speed to 3.2 GHz for responsive bursts
  • 6 MB L3 cache keeps frequent data close to the cores
  • Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600 drives a display without a separate card
  • 84 W TDP at 22 nm manufacturing balances performance and power draw

Core i5-4430 3.0 GHz LGA 1150 Quad-Core

The Intel Core i5-4430 is a 22nm Haswell desktop processor with four cores running at 3.0 GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 3.2 GHz. It fits the LGA 1150 socket and has a thermal design power of 84W. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600 operates at a base frequency of 350 MHz up to 1.1 GHz.

Ideal for legacy LGA 1150 board upgrades

This CPU suits users replacing a failed chip on an existing LGA 1150 motherboard or assembling a low-cost system for general productivity and media playback. The 6MB L3 cache and 4 x 256KB L2 cache support everyday multitasking. Builders needing higher clock speeds, more cores, or a modern platform should consider current-generation alternatives.

Boxed cooler included for 84W thermal solution

The BX80646I54430 boxed package includes a stock cooler rated for the 84W TDP, so no separate purchase is required for standard operation. Intel HD Graphics 4600 provides display output without a discrete card, reducing build cost and complexity. Virtualization technology support enables basic virtual machine workloads.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop Processors, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $42.99
Cheaper than about 89% of the 494 comparable items (median $149.99).
Maximum turbo clock 3.2 GHz
Lower than about 93% of the 246 comparable items (median 4.7 GHz).
TDP rating 84 W
Typical for this category: the median of 320 items is 95 W.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product lineCore i5 4th Gen
Model nameBX80646I54430
Product nameCore i5-4430
Performance
Working frequency3.0 GHz
Processor
CPU coresQuad-Core
CPU socketLGA 1150
Maximum turbo clock3.2 GHz
TDP rating84 W
Processor classDesktop
Processor codenameHaswell
Level 2 cache4 × 256 KB
Level 3 cache6 MB
Process node22 nm
Virtualization supportYes
Graphics
Built-in graphicsIntel HD Graphics 4600
GPU base clock350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency1.1 GHz

Questions about this item

Do I need an LGA 1150 motherboard for this processor?

Yes, the Core i5-4430 requires a motherboard with an LGA 1150 socket.

Will my existing LGA 1150 cooler handle the 84W thermal design power?

Any cooler rated for at least 84W on an LGA 1150 socket will keep the processor within its thermal limits.

How can I confirm the integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600 is active after installation?

The graphics will appear as Intel HD Graphics 4600 in Device Manager and will output video from the motherboard display ports.

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