Core i5-4300M

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-4300M

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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 i5-4300M based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,792 Rank: 1030
Rank Name Score Visual
1026 Core i5-3450 4,798
+0.1%
1027 Core i7 965 4,796
+0.1%
1028 Core i5-7Y54 4,794
+0%
1029 Core i3-3250 4,794
+0%
1030 Core i5-4300M 4,792
1031 Xeon E3-1280 v2 4,792
+0%
1032 Xeon Silver 4210 4,791
+-0%
1033 Core i7-2960XM 4,790
+-0%
1034 Xeon E5-2608L v4 4,787
-0.1%
1035 Celeron G4900 4,787
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-4300M based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,550 Rank: 1156
Rank Name Score Visual
1152 Core 2 Duo T5800 4,557
+0.2%
1153 Xeon E3-1265L v2 4,553
+0.1%
1154 Xeon W3530 4,552
+0%
1155 Core i5-2560M 4,551
+0%
1156 Core i5-4300M 4,550
1157 Core i7-4550U 4,550
+0%
1158 Xeon L5638 4,550
+0%
1159 Xeon W3520 4,549
+-0%
1160 Core i7-6498DU 4,548
+-0%
1161 Intel Core i7-740QM 4,548
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-4300M based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,954 Rank: 967
Rank Name Score Visual
963 Core i5-3470S 4,960
+0.1%
964 Core i7-4702MQ 4,956
+0%
965 Xeon E3-1225 V2 4,955
+0%
966 Ryzen 7 3700U 4,954
+0%
967 Core i5-4300M 4,954
968 Xeon E5-2658 v4 4,950
-0.1%
969 Core i3-6098P 4,950
-0.1%
970 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U 4,949
-0.1%
971 Core i5-4210M 4,948
-0.1%
972 Core i7-4860HQ 4,948
-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 i5-4300M based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,546 Rank: 1188
Rank Name Score Visual
1184 Core i5-5287U 4,547
+0%
1185 Core i7-3520M 4,547
+0%
1186 Core i7-4558U 4,547
+0%
1187 A12-9720P 4,547
+0%
1188 Core i5-4300M 4,546
1189 Core i3-3220 4,546
+0%
1190 Core i5-3380M 4,546
+0%
1191 Core i3-3225 4,546
+0%
1192 Core i5-6300U 4,545
+-0%
1193 Core i3-6167U 4,545
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-4300M based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,522 Rank: 1201
Rank Name Score Visual
1197 Core i3-3225 4,523
+0%
1198 Phenom II X4 830 4,523
+0%
1199 Core i5-6360U 4,522
+0%
1200 Core i5-6300U 4,522
+0%
1201 Core i5-4300M 4,522
1202 Core i5-750 4,522
+0%
1203 Phenom II X4 820 4,522
+0%
1204 Pentium N6415 4,522
+0%
1205 Core i3-6100TE 4,521
+-0%
1206 Core i3-3220 4,521
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-4300M based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,553 Rank: 1094
Rank Name Score Visual
1090 Pentium Gold G5500T 4,554
+0%
1091 Core i7-5650U 4,554
+0%
1092 Athlon 200GE 4,553
+0%
1093 Pentium G4560 4,553
+0%
1094 Core i5-4300M 4,553
1095 Core i7-5500U 4,553
+0%
1096 Atom C3958 4,552
+-0%
1097 Core i5-5287U 4,552
+-0%
1098 Core i5-750 4,552
+-0%
1099 Phenom II X6 1090T 4,552
+-0%

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Core i5-4300M Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i5-4300M remains a relic from the early Haswell era, launched in September 2013 as part of Intel's mobile processor lineup. Designed for laptops and ultrabooks, it was positioned as a mainstream performance option with integrated graphics and efficient power consumption. Despite its age, the chip continues to hold relevance in niche scenarios, particularly where legacy systems or low-power mobile platforms are still in use.

The Core i5-4300M is built on Intel's 22 nm process using the Haswell microarchitecture, featuring a dual-core design with Hyper-Threading enabled, effectively providing four threads. It operates at a base frequency of 2.6 GHz, capable of boosting up to 3.6 GHz under light workloads, thanks to Intel's Turbo Boost technology. The processor includes 3 MB of L3 cache, with 61 KiB of L1 and 244 KiB of L2 cache, supporting DDR3L memory at speeds up to 1600 MHz with a maximum capacity of 32 GB across two channels. Its 37 W TDP makes it suitable for thin-and-light notebooks, though it lacks the power efficiency of modern processors.

Integrated graphics are provided by Intel HD 5000, featuring a base frequency of 400 MHz and a burst frequency of up to 1.25 GHz, supporting up to three displays. While capable of handling basic multimedia and office tasks, the GPU is far outpaced by current integrated solutions. The processor supports a range of modern instruction sets, including AVX2, AES-NI, and virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d, making it suitable for light virtualization and encryption tasks.

Benchmark data reveals that the Core i5-4300M holds an overall score of 4792, placing it at #1030 out of 2060 processors in the Passmark ranking. Its single-core performance scores 4954, ranking #966, while its multicore score of 4550 places it at #1156. These results show a strong single-core performance relative to its age, but its multicore capabilities are significantly lagging behind modern processors. In comparison, the top single-core performers like the Core Ultra 9 285K achieve over 8,700 points, and top multicore leaders like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX exceed 12,000 points.

In the broader market, the Core i5-4300M competes with contemporaries such as the Core i5-2560M and Xeon E3-1265L v2, but it is outpaced by more recent mobile and desktop CPUs. Its performance is comparable to early Haswell-era quad-core chips, though it falls behind modern mobile processors with higher clock speeds, larger caches, and improved efficiency. Despite its age, the processor remains a viable option for light computing, retro computing projects, or systems where power efficiency and thermal constraints are prioritized over raw performance.

In conclusion, the Intel Core i5-4300M serves as a testament to Intel's early Haswell architecture, offering balanced performance for its time with efficient power usage. While it no longer competes with today’s high-end processors, it still holds utility in legacy systems, educational environments, or embedded applications where reliability and low power draw are more critical than cutting-edge performance.
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Intel Core i5-4300M

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-4300M
Model Number: i5-4300M
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 26x (locked)
Core Name: Haswell
Socket: FCPGA946
Package: FC-PGA946
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 37 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 2.861 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L 1333/1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16 or 2x8 or 1x8 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 4600
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1250 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 118 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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