Intel Core i3-4370 socket: LGA 1150
The Intel Core i3-4370 uses the LGA 1150 socket. It is a dual core Haswell part with four threads at 3.8 GHz and 54 W with HD Graphics 4600.
- Socket
- LGA 1150
- Launched
- July 2014
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 54 W
- Codename
- Haswell
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Core i3
- Clocks
- 3.8 GHz
Intel Core i3-4370 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Haswell cores on 22 nm |
| Clocks | 3.8 GHz (no boost) |
| Cache | 4 MB Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 54 W |
| Manufacturing process | 22 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3-1333 and 1600, DDR3L-1333 and 1600, two channels, up to 32 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 16 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4600 (350 MHz to 1.15 GHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1150 (37.5 × 37.5 mm) |
| ECC memory | Yes (with ECC board) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Core i3-4370 needs a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 9 series | Z97, H97 | Works out of the box |
| 8 series | Z87, H87, Q87, Q85, B85, H81 | Works out of the box |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for LGA 1150.
LGA 1150 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,150 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | June 2013 |
| Memory | DDR3 and DDR3L |
| Cooler mounting holes | 75 × 75 mm |
What the Core i3-4370 is
The Core i3-4370 is the fastest Haswell i3 for LGA 1150 desktops on LGA 1150. Intel set two cores and four threads at 3.8 GHz with 4 MB of Smart Cache. Power is 54 W on 22 nm from July 2014. It leads the 3.7 GHz i3-4360 by 100 MHz while keeping the same cooler and memory needs.
Top i3 clocks suit single thread office work and light creation where quad prices do not fit. At 3.8 GHz documents and web apps feel immediate with an SSD. Four threads keep calls and background tools smooth. The larger cache over 3 MB i3 parts helps bigger projects. It is the Haswell dual core ceiling for buyers who want threads without moving to Core i5.
HD Graphics 4600 from 350 MHz to 1.15 GHz is the strongest Haswell i3 graphics of its season. DDR3-1333 and 1600 plus DDR3L variants across two channels to 32 GB feed the chip. ECC works with business boards where wired. The mix is a premium Haswell socket for offices that keep dual cores for years.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 4370 fits LGA 1150 on 8 series boards such as H81, B85, H87 and Z87, and on 9 series boards such as H97 and Z97. Haswell is native on both series, so boards run it from standard firmware. Confirm the maker CPU entry for OEM boards with older BIOS branches.
Mounting is 75 × 75 mm for stock and tower coolers. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide lists fits. Chips for LGA 1151 never fit. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers series choice.
H81 covers basic use, while B85 and H97 add ports and display flexibility. All run the 4370 at full 3.8 GHz.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3-1333 and 1600 with DDR3L-1333 and 1600 in dual channel to 32 GB is the memory spec. Eight gigabytes suits office images. Two sticks aid HD 4600 in video work. ECC DIMMs suit business boards where the chipset supports the feature.
Sixteen PCIe 3.0 lanes from the CPU feed one slot. Most 4370 offices use integrated graphics. Chipset lanes add SATA and USB for drives. Nine series boards list M.2 adapter options per manual.
Boxed 54 W cooling handles 3.8 GHz in towers with normal vents. Slim cases need a low profile 54 W unit. The 37.5 × 37.5 mm package follows standard LGA 1150 mounting.
Upgrade paths
Within the socket the Intel Core i3-4360 at 3.7 GHz is a 100 MHz slower twin with the same cache and graphics. The Intel Core i7-4790K at 4.0 GHz to 4.4 GHz with eight threads is the large step where cores help, needing a Z board and stronger cooling. Both reuse DDR3.
DDR4 needs a new socket and board. The 4370 holds Haswell desks where top i3 clocks at 54 W are the goal.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i3-4370 use?
It uses LGA 1150 on 8 and 9 series boards.
How many cores does the Core i3-4370 have?
Two cores and four threads at 3.8 GHz with 4 MB of cache.
Which graphics does the Core i3-4370 include?
Intel HD Graphics 4600 from 350 MHz to 1.15 GHz.
What is the TDP of the Core i3-4370?
54 W for office towers.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core i3-4370 specifications (Intel, 4M Cache 3.80 GHz 54W)
- Intel Core i3-4370 Specs (TechPowerUp CPU Database)
- LGA 1150 (Wikipedia, chipsets and memory)
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