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Core i5-4300M

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.6 GHz, Haswell.
Release date ≤ Q1 2014.

Average Bench: 51.5% (749th of 1441)

Based on 13,678 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000306C3, 1FABFBFF000306C3, 00000000000306C3 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4300M CPU @ 2.60GHz
Poor: 27%Average: 51.5% Great: 64%
Gaming
Gaming 51%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 37%
Jet ski

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Average average bench

The Intel Core i5-4300M averaged 48.5% 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 69.1Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 76.9Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-4300M is 37.2%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-4300M performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 201Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 200Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 13,678 samples)
Rank 74951.5%
Min Avg Max
32.8 Memory 69.1 89.2
35.8 1-Core 76.9 93.2
60.7 2-Core 135 170
55.7% 93.6 Pts
Min Avg Max
95.7 4-Core 197 246
107 8-Core 200 246
26.5% 199 Pts
Min Avg Max
95.5 64-Core 201 246
12.4% 201 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU Socket - U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3.15 GHz (avg)
58.6% Above average
Memory 78.4
1-Core 79.6
2-Core 150
61% 103 Pts
4-Core 226
8-Core 226
30% 226 Pts
64-Core 226
14% 226 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
57.6% Above average
Memory 81.7
1-Core 81.5
2-Core 126
60% 96.3 Pts
4-Core 198
8-Core 194
26% 196 Pts
64-Core 200
12% 200 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.75 GHz (avg)
55.5% Above average
Memory 80.2
1-Core 83.1
2-Core 137
61% 100 Pts
4-Core 181
8-Core 181
24% 181 Pts
64-Core 182
11% 182 Pts
CPU Socket - U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3.05 GHz (avg)
54.2% Above average
Memory 75
1-Core 81.7
2-Core 141
60% 99.3 Pts
4-Core 196
8-Core 194
26% 195 Pts
64-Core 195
12% 195 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
52.8% Above average
Memory 73.9
1-Core 70.9
2-Core 132
56% 92.3 Pts
4-Core 185
8-Core 188
25% 187 Pts
64-Core 185
12% 185 Pts
CPU Socket - U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3.15 GHz (avg)
52.6% Above average
Memory 66
1-Core 86.7
2-Core 148
58% 100 Pts
4-Core 228
8-Core 229
31% 228 Pts
64-Core 228
14% 228 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3.15 GHz (avg)
51.2% Above average
Memory 63.5
1-Core 81.5
2-Core 158
58% 101 Pts
4-Core 226
8-Core 227
30% 226 Pts
64-Core 227
14% 227 Pts
CPU Socket - U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 1.3 GHz (avg)
39.2% Below average
Memory 64.1
1-Core 55.7
2-Core 60.8
41% 60.2 Pts
4-Core 86.4
8-Core 83.1
11% 84.8 Pts
64-Core 86.7
5% 86.7 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 1.7 GHz (avg)
37.9% Below average
Memory 59.5
1-Core 47.1
2-Core 65.4
38% 57.3 Pts
4-Core 94.8
8-Core 104
13% 99.2 Pts
64-Core 100
6% 100 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

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Gaming
Gaming 7%
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Desktop
Desktop 52%
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Workstation
Workstation 6%
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System: Dell Latitude E6440

CPU
Core i5-4300MIntel  $264Bench 51%, 13,678 samples447x
GPU
HD 4600 (Mobile 1.15 GHz)IntelBench 3%, 258,091 samples1,720x
Radeon HD 8690MAMDBench 4%, 122 samples11x
Radeon HD 8600MAMDBench 5%, 1,068 samples7x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples50x
A400 480GBKingston  $38Bench 74%, 237,487 samples31x
CS900 120GBPNY  $25Bench 69%, 42,924 samples26x
RAM
HMT451S6BFR8A-PB 2x4GBHynixBench 48%, 30,280 samples155x
M471B5173DB0-YK0 2x4GBSamsungBench 47%, 26,681 samples76x
M471B5173QH0-YK0 2x4GBSamsungBench 48%, 30,873 samples72x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 49% - Average Total price: $292

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-4300M Processor (3M Cache, up to 3.30 GHz)
Code NameHaswell
Launch DateQ4'13
Processor Numberi5-4300M
# 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$225.00 - $227.00
Clock Speed2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.3 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI2
Max TDP37 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4600
Graphics Base Frequency400 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.25 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Graphics Video Max Memory2 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR3L 1333/1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3
PCI Express Configurations1x16 or 2x8 or 1x8 2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
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

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm x 4.7mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCPGA946

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechYes
Anti-Theft TechYes

 Comments

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USA-User
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9,832

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1 month ago.

GBR-User
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5,778

Excellent

20 months ago.

power is always there when you need it

DEU-User
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5,743

Terrible

5 months ago.

I have it. I Upgrade from a i5 4210m and now its little bit better

CAN-User
Avatar level
4,956

Excellent

5 years ago.

Performs well on productivity and light video/music editing

IND-User
Avatar level
4,768

Average

9 months ago.

This CPU was a beast for its time in the world of mobile computing.

IDN-User
Avatar level
4,629

Good

2 months ago.

buying old thinkpad with this processor in 2020 , still pretty good for web surfing, watch video streaming, and office stuff after upgrade some ram and ssd. don't expect to play game with this one.

TheWildShadow55
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116

Good

4 years ago.

Still pretty fast today.

agearhead4life
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2

Excellent

4 years ago.

I'm impressed with this CPU. It is way better (cooler & faster) than the older i7-2760QM that I've been using. But that could also be because of the newer technology in the rest of the laptop/motherboard as well.

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