Core i5-4258U Benchmarks & Performance Report

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i5-4258U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,761 Rank: 1054

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1050	Core i7-3630QM	4,764	+0.1%
1051	Core i5-2500S	4,763	+0%
1052	Core i5-3350P	4,762	+0%
1053	Core i7-3635QM	4,761	+0%
1054	Core i5-4258U	4,761
1055	Pentium G4560T	4,760	+-0%
1056	Core i5-3330S	4,760	+-0%
1057	Core i5-8210Y	4,758	-0.1%
1058	Core i5-2560M	4,757	-0.1%
1059	Xeon E5-2680 v2	4,757	-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-4258U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,495 Rank: 1235

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1231	Core i7-965	4,498	+0.1%
1232	FX-4320	4,498	+0.1%
1233	Core i7-2610UE	4,497	+0%
1234	Intel Core i7-720QM	4,496	+0%
1235	Core i5-4258U	4,495
1236	Pentium J4205	4,494	+-0%
1237	Core i5-3470T	4,494	+-0%
1238	A12-9800E	4,494	+-0%
1239	A10-6700	4,494	+-0%
1240	Phenom II X6 1035T	4,494	+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-4258U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,938 Rank: 978

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
974	Pentium G4560T	4,944	+0.1%
975	Pentium Gold G6400	4,944	+0.1%
976	Core i7-6600U	4,939	+0%
977	Core i7-4702HQ	4,939	+0%
978	Core i5-4258U	4,938
979	FX-4350	4,937	+-0%
980	Core i7-4760HQ	4,937	+-0%
981	Xeon E5-2620 v4	4,936	+-0%
982	Celeron G4900T	4,935	-0.1%
983	Core i5-3450S	4,935	-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i5-4258U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,531 Rank: 1296

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1292	Core i7-4550U	4,532	+0%
1293	Phenom II X4 925	4,532	+0%
1294	Pentium G4500T	4,531	+0%
1295	Core i3-2120	4,531	+0%
1296	Core i5-4258U	4,531
1297	Core i5-4300U	4,531	+0%
1298	Core i3-7100U	4,531	+0%
1299	Core i7-3537U	4,531	+0%
1300	Xeon X3220	4,531	+0%
1301	Core i5-2390T	4,531	+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-4258U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,513 Rank: 1255

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1251	A8-3800	4,514	+0%
1252	Athlon II X4 605e	4,514	+0%
1253	Core i7-2620M	4,513	+0%
1254	Celeron J3455	4,513	+0%
1255	Core i5-4258U	4,513
1256	Athlon II X3 455	4,513	+0%
1257	Xeon E5345	4,513	+0%
1258	Core i7-920XM	4,513	+0%
1259	Athlon PRO 3045B	4,513	+0%
1260	Pentium Silver N5000	4,512	+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-4258U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,539 Rank: 1162

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1158	Pentium G4560T	4,539	+0%
1159	Core i7-7Y75	4,539	+0%
1160	Core i3-3210	4,539	+0%
1161	A12-9800E	4,539	+0%
1162	Core i5-4258U	4,539
1163	Core i5-4300U	4,539	+0%
1164	Core i5-5250U	4,539	+0%
1165	Xeon E3-1220L v2	4,539	+0%
1166	A10 PRO-7850B	4,539	+0%
1167	Athlon X4 840	4,539	+0%

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Core i5-4258U Details

The Intel Core i5-4258U sits just behind the Core i7-720QM in multicore performance, with a score of 4495 compared to its closest competitor's 4496. This narrow gap underscores its position as a mid-tier mobile processor from the Haswell era, designed for thin-and-light laptops where efficiency and integrated graphics play a key role. Released in 2014, the Core i5-4258U is now well over a decade old, reflecting its place in the evolution of mobile computing rather than in today's high-performance landscape.

Built on Intel's 22 nm process and based on the Haswell microarchitecture, the processor features two cores and four threads, enabled by Hyper-Threading. It operates at a base frequency of 2.4 GHz, with a turbo frequency of 2.9 GHz, allowing it to scale under load. The chip is packaged in a 1168-pin FCBGA socket, typical of ultra-mobile designs, and has a modest 28 W TDP, making it suitable for fanless or low-noise systems.

Memory support includes DDR3L 1333/1600 with dual-channel capability, delivering a maximum bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. The integrated Iris™ Graphics 5100 GPU runs at a base frequency of 200 MHz and can boost to 1.1 GHz, supporting up to three displays. While not powerful by modern standards, this GPU was capable of light gaming and video playback when new, and it remains sufficient for basic multimedia tasks.

The Core i5-4258U supports a range of modern features including AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel vPro, which enhance performance and security. It also includes Intel's Enhanced SpeedStep Technology (EIST) for dynamic power management. Despite its age, it remains a stable and reliable choice for legacy systems or embedded applications where cost and compatibility are priorities.

In benchmarking, the processor achieves a single-core score of 4938, ranking it 978th out of 2060, and a multicore score of 4495, placing it 1235th. The overall score of 4761 positions it at 1053rd overall, trailing higher-end processors from both Intel and AMD. While it holds its own against some older quad-core CPUs, it falls significantly behind current-generation offerings, particularly in multi-threaded workloads.

As of March 2026, the Core i5-4258U is best suited for basic productivity, web browsing, and media consumption in lightweight laptops or as a replacement in older systems. Its strengths lie in low power consumption and integrated graphics, but it is no longer competitive in performance-critical environments such as content creation or gaming.