What the heck is the difference between the i3-4340 and the i3-4350?

[iballew]

I am thinking about buying an Intel i3 for a cheap gaming pc build and was just curious. The i3-4340 is actually about 20$ more expensive then the i3-4350. I was looking on Intels site and could not find a difference between the two. Does anyone know what the difference is and if its worth the extra 20$?

 

[Someone Somewhere]

In theory, the i3-4350 should be $10 cheaper. Haswell refresh chip; there shouldn't really be a difference.

It also appears to have slightly better thermal interface material, but that shouldn't be important.

I'd get the 4340.

 

[Danifilth]

Its been over 12 years since i bought an intel so im not sure how the number models go. But i heard the refresh processors they released guessing the new one you listed has better thermal paste. The older models you had to delid the processor and add your own for even and lower temperatures.

 

[Someone Somewhere]

That only really matters when OCing.

I also didn't think HR chips got the new paste...