Description

Specifications

• Architecture: Haswell
• Lithography: 22 nm
• Cores / Threads: 4 / 4
• Base Frequency: 3.20 GHz
• Max Turbo Frequency: 3.40 GHz
• Cache: 6 MB Intel Smart Cache
• TDP: 84 W
• Integrated Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4600
• Memory Support: DDR3-1333/1600
• Socket: LGA 1150
• Release Date: Q2’14

Features

• Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0: Increases the processor’s frequency to enhance performance when needed.
• Intel HD Graphics 4600: Integrated GPU suitable for basic graphics tasks and light gaming.
• Intel Quick Sync Video: Enhances the efficiency of video encoding and decoding.
• Intel InTru 3D Technology: Provides stereoscopic 3D playback capabilities.
• Intel Insider: Enables premium HD content and services.
• Intel Wireless Display (WiDi): Allows wireless streaming of video and other media.
• Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology: Balances performance and power consumption by dynamically adjusting voltage and core frequency.
• Intel Smart Cache: Dynamically allocates shared cache to each processor core based on workload, improving performance and efficiency.

Use Cases

The Intel Core i5-4460 is designed for mainstream desktop systems. It is suitable for a variety of computing tasks, including:

• General Computing: Handles everyday tasks such as web browsing, office applications, and media consumption smoothly.
• Gaming: Capable of running modern games at good frame rates when paired with a dedicated GPU.
• Productivity: Good for tasks such as word processing, spreadsheets, and other office-related activities.
• Content Creation: Suitable for light to moderate video editing, photo editing, and other content creation tasks.
• Multitasking: Manages multiple applications running simultaneously with reasonable efficiency, thanks to its quad-core design.