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Core i5-4250U

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @1.3 GHz, Haswell.
Release date ≤ Q4 2013.

Average Bench: 50.4% (786th of 1442)

Based on 1,765 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF00040651 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4250U CPU @ 1.30GHz
Poor: 33%Average: 50.4% Great: 59%
Gaming
Gaming 50%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 56%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Jet ski

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Average average bench

The Intel Core i5-4250U averaged 49.6% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 73.6Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 62.5Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-4250U is 26%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-4250U performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 163Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 163Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 1,765 samples)
Rank 78650.4%
Min Avg Max
46.9 Memory 73.6 88.6
31 1-Core 62.5 75.6
56.4 2-Core 106 128
50.6% 80.5 Pts
Min Avg Max
84.5 4-Core 159 182
95 8-Core 163 182
21.5% 161 Pts
Min Avg Max
100 64-Core 163 183
10.1% 163 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.9 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
50.9% Above average
Memory 75
1-Core 63.2
2-Core 104
51% 80.6 Pts
4-Core 158
8-Core 154
21% 156 Pts
64-Core 156
10% 156 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.9 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
49.7% Average
Memory 71.6
1-Core 65.7
2-Core 107
51% 81.3 Pts
4-Core 163
8-Core 164
22% 163 Pts
64-Core 162
10% 162 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.9 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
49.1% Average
Memory 70.4
1-Core 63.9
2-Core 102
50% 78.8 Pts
4-Core 163
8-Core 164
22% 163 Pts
64-Core 164
10% 164 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.9 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
47.2% Average
Memory 72.1
1-Core 50.1
2-Core 87.9
45% 70 Pts
4-Core 131
8-Core 137
18% 134 Pts
64-Core 134
8% 134 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.9 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
43.6% Average
Memory 67.2
1-Core 47.7
2-Core 81.8
42% 65.6 Pts
4-Core 116
8-Core 130
16% 123 Pts
64-Core 134
8% 134 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.9 GHz, turbo 2.15 GHz (avg)
42.1% Average
Memory 61.8
1-Core 53.5
2-Core 96.6
44% 70.6 Pts
4-Core 130
8-Core 142
18% 136 Pts
64-Core 138
9% 138 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.9 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
39.7% Below average
Memory 51.6
1-Core 67.1
2-Core 115
46% 78 Pts
4-Core 163
8-Core 160
22% 162 Pts
64-Core 158
10% 158 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.9 GHz, turbo 2 GHz (avg)
27.6% Poor
Memory 37.3
1-Core 38.5
2-Core 64.5
28% 46.8 Pts
4-Core 103
8-Core 113
14% 108 Pts
64-Core 107
7% 107 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.9 GHz, turbo 1.55 GHz (avg)
23.8% Poor
Memory 33.4
1-Core 37.1
2-Core 66
27% 45.5 Pts
4-Core 79.9
8-Core 102
12% 90.8 Pts
64-Core 108
7% 108 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

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Gaming
Gaming 2%
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Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
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Disqualified System: bin bin

CPU
Core i5-4250UIntel  $499Bench 50%, 1,765 samples1x
GPU
HD 2000 (Desktop 1.1 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 150,891 samples1,322x
SVGA 3DVmwareBench 20%, 11,474 samples1,138x
GTX 1050-TiNvidia  $59Bench 29%, 946,701 samples1,037x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples820x
Virtual NVMe Disk 64GBVmwareBench 62%, 2,103 samples455x
A400 480GBKingston  $38Bench 74%, 237,487 samples424x
RAM
2x2GBUnknownBench 20%, 446,702 samples516x
4x2GBUnknownBench 25%, 183,252 samples376x
1x8GBUnknownBench 38%, 168,538 samples297x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 42% - Average Total price: $527

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-4250U Processor (3M Cache, up to 2.60 GHz)
Code NameHaswell
Launch DateQ3'13
Processor Numberi5-4250U
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$315.00
Clock Speed1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency2.6 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI2
Max TDP15 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 5000
Graphics Base Frequency200 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceNo
Graphics Video Max Memory2 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size16 GB
Memory TypesDDR3L 1333/1600, LPDDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

I/O

USB Revision3.0
# of USB Ports4
General Purpose IOYes
UARTYes
Total # of SATA Ports4
Integrated LANNo
Integrated IDENo
Max # of SATA 6.0 Gb/s Ports4

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
PCI Express Configurations4x1, 2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes12
PCI SupportNo

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
TSX-NINo
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Rapid Storage TechYes
Smart Connect TechYes
HD Audio TechYes
ME Firmware Version9.5

Package

Package Size40mm x 24mm x 1.5mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1168

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo
Anti-Theft TechYes

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4 years ago.

Got 2 of those in a Intel NUC. Still use one as a portable workstation, not a bomb but fast enough for work. The second one is a HTPC to watch old divx and stuff. Great for 1080p but no 4K

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