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Core i7-4600U

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.1 GHz, Haswell.
Release date ≤ Q1 2014.

Average Bench: 49.1% (839th of 1463)

Based on 26,548 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF00040651, 0FABFBFF00040651 Models: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4600U CPU @ 2.10GHz, Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4600U CPU @ 3.30GHz
Poor: 27%Average: 49.1% Great: 62%
Gaming
Gaming 49%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 55%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Sail boat

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Below average average bench

The Intel Core i7-4600U averaged 50.8% 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 70.3Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 66.6Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i7-4600U is 35.7%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i7-4600U performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 166Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 168Pts

Average Bench

(Based on 26,548 samples)
Rank 83949.1%
Min Avg Max
36.6 Memory 70.3 90
20.4 1-Core 66.6 92
38 2-Core 114 156
51.5% 83.7 Pts
Min Avg Max
59.3 4-Core 163 229
70.9 8-Core 168 229
22% 166 Pts
Min Avg Max
62.4 64-Core 166 229
10.3% 166 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
58.5% Above average
Memory 81.9
1-Core 85.2
2-Core 147
63% 105 Pts
4-Core 205
8-Core 206
28% 205 Pts
64-Core 202
12% 202 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
50.1% Above average
Memory 73.5
1-Core 49.1
2-Core 89.4
46% 70.7 Pts
4-Core 157
8-Core 158
21% 157 Pts
64-Core 156
10% 156 Pts
Socket BGA1168, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
49.5% Average
Memory 70.7
1-Core 53.7
2-Core 116
49% 80.2 Pts
4-Core 166
8-Core 166
22% 166 Pts
64-Core 158
10% 158 Pts
Socket BGA1168, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 2.55 GHz (avg)
49% Average
Memory 66.8
1-Core 56.9
2-Core 95.8
46% 73.2 Pts
4-Core 183
8-Core 182
24% 182 Pts
64-Core 186
12% 186 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 2.1 GHz (avg)
48.5% Average
Memory 71.6
1-Core 57.9
2-Core 96.8
48% 75.4 Pts
4-Core 150
8-Core 149
20% 149 Pts
64-Core 151
9% 151 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 2.85 GHz (avg)
33.8% Below average
Memory 45.2
1-Core 48.6
2-Core 90.3
36% 61.4 Pts
4-Core 128
8-Core 150
18% 139 Pts
64-Core 149
9% 149 Pts
CPU Socket - U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
33.8% Below average
Memory 48.7
1-Core 59.9
2-Core 76.2
38% 61.6 Pts
4-Core 107
8-Core 130
15% 119 Pts
64-Core 112
7% 112 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
28.8% Poor
Memory 25.3
1-Core 80.1
2-Core 135
42% 80.2 Pts
4-Core 186
8-Core 186
25% 186 Pts
64-Core 178
11% 178 Pts
CPU Socket - U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 1.45 GHz (avg)
24.4% Poor
Memory 35.7
1-Core 32.7
2-Core 54.7
26% 41 Pts
4-Core 72.3
8-Core 102
11% 87.4 Pts
64-Core 110
7% 110 Pts
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Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 50%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Latitude E7440

CPU
Core i7-4600UIntelBench 49%, 26,548 samples795x
GPU
HD 4400 (Mobile 1.0/1.1 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 275,372 samples1,994x
GTX 780-TiNvidia  $410Bench 53%, 30,815 samples1x
HD Graphics FamilyIncredibleBench 3%, 12 samples1x
SSD
PM851 mSATA 256GBSamsungBench 65%, 6,648 samples316x
LMT-256M6M mSATA 256GBLiteonitBench 73%, 4,013 samples64x
SM841 mSATA 256GBSamsungBench 79%, 1,284 samples49x
RAM
HMT451S6BFR8A-PB 2x4GBHynixBench 48%, 30,280 samples122x
M471B1G73DB0-YK0 1x8GBSamsungBench 28%, 44,908 samples79x
M471B5173DB0-YK0 2x4GBSamsungBench 47%, 26,681 samples72x
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i7-4600U Processor (4M Cache, up to 3.30 GHz)
Code NameHaswell
Launch DateQ3'13
Processor Numberi7-4600U
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache4 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$393.00
Clock Speed2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.3 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI2
Max TDP15 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4400
Graphics Base Frequency200 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/VGA
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.1 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes
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 TechYes
Identity Protection TechYes
Rapid Storage TechYes
Smart Connect TechYes
HD Audio TechYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Yes
Small Business AdvantageYes
Smart Response 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 TechYes
Anti-Theft TechYes

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