Is my brand new i5 4440 working upto the mark??? Please comment.

[PBisw5]

I see that my friend's Dual core CPU (4 threads) i5 3210m at 2.5 GHz with hyperthreading is having less usage than my new Quad core i5 4440 at 3.1 GHz (4 threads with no hyperthreading) while gaming.

We play Counter Strike 1.6 (pretty old and supposedly a single core based game). During the gameplay I have a usage of 25-32% ( Core 0 =86% , Core 1= 5%, Core 2 =20%, Core 3 =3% ) while he have a CPU usage of 10-15% ( Core 0 = 33%, other cores similar to me ). He also have a dedicated GPU but I play with the Intel HD Graphics...we both play at 60 fps.

So, is my CPU usage too high?? Is it defective or is it fine since I have faster clockrate than him ????

Any Suggestions will be welcomed. Thank You.

[EstebanA_C_Intel]

Hello X0du$:

Thank you for contacting the Intel Communities.

I understand that you would like to know why your processor is working harder than your friends processor.

As per the information provided, your system is running the Intel HD graphics, no dedicated GPU in the system.

The processor is the one handling graphics with that configuration (no GPU), this would be the reason why your processor is working harder than your friend's which has a dedicated GPU.

For more information regarding Intel HD graphics, refer to the links below.

http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS-031174.htm Desktop — Intel® HD Graphics Frequently Asked Questions

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_HD_and_Iris_Graphics Intel HD and Iris Graphics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Haswell)

Do not hesitate to advise me if you have further questions or concerns,

Regards,

Esteban C

[PBisw5]

Thank you EstebanC_intel. So if I add a dedicated GPU will it reduce my CPU usage??

And is it safe if I play this game with integrated GPU or will it damage my CPU. My CPU usage and temps while playing are 30% and 48°C (max) with stock cooler.

Regards,

X0du$

[EstebanA_C_Intel]

Hello X0du$ :

If a dedicated GPU is added to the system, the processor would stop providing with graphics to the computer, which would reduce the usage of the processor.

You can play video games that this CPU can run alone without having any trouble or damage, if the temps are under the TCase (72.72°C) they are ok and shouldn't harm your processor.

More information about your CPU: http://ark.intel.com/products/75038/Intel-Core-i5-4440-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3_30-GHz Intel® Core™ i5-4440 Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.30 GHz) Specifications

Regards,

Esteban C

[PBisw5]

Thank You EstebanC_Intel.

[EstebanA_C_Intel]

Hello X0du$:

My pleasure, do not hesitate to contact the Intel Communities again in case you have any other inquiry.

Regards,

Esteban C