Intel Core i3-4360T socket: LGA 1150

What the Core i3-4360T is

The Core i3-4360T pairs larger cache with low power for small Haswell desktops on LGA 1150. Intel set two cores and four threads at 3.2 GHz with 4 MB of Smart Cache. Power is 35 W on 22 nm from July 2014. The extra megabyte over 3 MB i3 T parts helps larger office files and browser heaps.

At 3.2 GHz with four threads the chip covers office multitasking in slim bodies that cannot cool 54 W parts. Background sync, calls and documents run together without stutter when paired with an SSD. Fixed clocks keep behavior even for shared desks and kiosks. It is the cache leader among 35 W Haswell i3 options.

HD Graphics 4600 from 350 MHz to 1.15 GHz is stronger than HD 4400 for multi monitor offices. DDR3-1333 and 1600 plus DDR3L variants in two channels to 32 GB feed cores and graphics. The mix suits buyers who want top integrated graphics at low power without a card.

Socket and motherboard compatibility

The 4360T fits LGA 1150 on H81, B85, H97 and Z97 with Haswell support. Makers list T SKUs per board, so check support before moving from a 54 W i3 to this 35 W part in a compact case. Both 8 and 9 series run Haswell native, so no new chipset is needed for the swap.

DDR3 is the only memory type. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers series choice. Boards for LGA 1151 never accept this chip. Cooler holes at 75 × 75 mm from the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide take low profile 35 W units.

Use slim board power profiles for quiet fans. Confirm display outputs, since small boards vary on DisplayPort and HDMI pairing.

Memory, PCIe and cooling

DDR3-1333 and 1600 in dual channel to 32 GB suit small business PCs. Eight gigabytes covers fleets. Two equal sticks aid HD 4600 in video work. DDR3L support follows board wiring for low voltage builds.

PCIe 3.0 with 16 lanes from the CPU feeds one slot or a storage adapter. Most 4360T systems stay integrated to protect the 35 W budget. Chipset lanes add SATA and USB for drives. Nine series boards add M.2 adapter paths per manual.

Cooling is a low height 35 W unit at 75 mm mount. At 3.2 GHz noise stays low with clean intakes. Avoid blocking side vents in tiny cases, since heat builds fast around the graphics load.

Upgrade paths

On the same socket the Intel Core i3-4160T at 3.1 GHz with 3 MB of cache is a close 35 W twin with lighter graphics. The Intel Core i3-4350T at 3.1 GHz with 4 MB of cache and HD Graphics 4600 is a nearby low power sibling with slightly lower clocks. Both share DDR3 and slim cooling.

A new platform needs a new board and memory. The 4360T covers compact Haswell offices where cache and graphics at 35 W matter.