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

4,529 Rank: 1259

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1255	A10-5800B	4,533	+0.1%
1256	Core i7-880	4,533	+0.1%
1257	Phenom II X4 970	4,532	+0.1%
1258	Core i7-3537U	4,532	+0.1%
1259	Core i5-4300U	4,529
1260	Core i3-7100U	4,529	+0%
1261	Pentium 5405U	4,529	+0%
1262	Core M-5Y51	4,529	+0%
1263	A10-6800K	4,527	+-0%
1264	Xeon E5-2620 v2	4,527	+-0%

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Multicore Score

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

4,433 Rank: 1377

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1373	Athlon PRO 3045B	4,434	+0%
1374	Pentium G3260	4,433	+0%
1375	A10-7850K	4,433	+0%
1376	Core i7-4600U	4,433	+0%
1377	Core i5-4300U	4,433
1378	Pentium 4417U	4,433	+0%
1379	Celeron G3930	4,431	+-0%
1380	Pentium 5405U	4,431	+-0%
1381	Athlon II X4 641	4,431	+-0%
1382	Core M-5Y10c	4,431	+-0%

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Singlecore Score

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

4,593 Rank: 1222

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1218	Core i5-3427U	4,596	+0.1%
1219	PRO A6-9500	4,596	+0.1%
1220	Athlon 200GE	4,595	+0%
1221	Pentium 5405U	4,594	+0%
1222	Core i5-4300U	4,593
1223	Xeon Silver 4116	4,592	+-0%
1224	Pentium G2030	4,591	+-0%
1225	Core M 5Y71	4,589	-0.1%
1226	Athlon X4 845	4,583	-0.2%
1227	Celeron G4930T	4,579	-0.3%

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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 i5-4300U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,531 Rank: 1297

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
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	+0%
1297	Core i5-4300U	4,531
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%
1302	Core i7-2640M	4,530	+-0%

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Data Processing

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

4,502 Rank: 1315

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1311	Athlon II X3 440	4,503	+0%
1312	Athlon II X4 600e	4,503	+0%
1313	A8-6500B	4,503	+0%
1314	Core i7-4650U	4,502	+0%
1315	Core i5-4300U	4,502
1316	A12-9700P	4,502	+0%
1317	Core i7-3689Y	4,502	+0%
1318	Phenom II X3 B75	4,502	+0%
1319	Pentium G4500T	4,501	+-0%
1320	Pentium G3440	4,501	+-0%

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Physics & Compute

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

4,539 Rank: 1163

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
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	+0%
1163	Core i5-4300U	4,539
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%
1168	Core M3-7Y30	4,538	+-0%

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Core i5-4300U Details

For users seeking a low-power, dual-core processor with integrated graphics for light productivity and multimedia tasks, the Intel Core i5-4300U offers a balanced solution from an earlier generation of mobile computing. Released in 2014, this processor is now over a decade old, and while it remains relevant for basic workloads, its performance is no longer competitive in modern computing environments. Built on Intel’s 22 nm process and based on the Haswell microarchitecture, the i5-4300U features two cores with four threads, leveraging Hyper-Threading to improve multitasking efficiency.

The processor operates at a base frequency of 1.9 GHz, with a maximum turbo frequency of 2.9 GHz, allowing it to handle moderate workloads effectively. It supports DDR3L and LPDDR3 memory at speeds up to 1600 MHz, with a maximum memory capacity of 16 GB across two channels, delivering a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. The 15 W TDP and FCBGA1168 socket make it suitable for thin-and-light laptops, where power efficiency and thermal management are priorities.

Integrated into the i5-4300U is Intel’s HD Graphics 4400, a GPU capable of running basic games and video playback. It features 20 execution units and a base frequency of 200 MHz, with a burst frequency of up to 1100 MHz. The GPU supports up to three displays and provides adequate performance for office applications, web browsing, and HD video playback.

Despite its age, the i5-4300U supports a range of modern instruction sets, including AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel’s virtualization technologies (VT-x, VT-d), as well as features like Secure Key and FMA. These capabilities allow it to run legacy software and virtualized environments, though its performance is limited by its outdated architecture.

In benchmark testing, the i5-4300U achieves an overall score of 4529, placing it at #1259 out of 2060 CPUs. Its single-core performance scores 4593, ranking #1222, and its multicore performance scores 4433, ranking #1374. While these results are respectable for its time, they are now far behind contemporary processors. The i5-4300U is outperformed by modern CPUs such as the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Core Ultra 9 285K, which dominate the top 50 lists with scores exceeding 8,000 in both single- and multicore benchmarks.

As of March 2026, the Core i5-4300U is best suited for legacy systems, budget laptops, or secondary devices where power efficiency and cost are more important than raw performance. It remains a viable option for basic computing tasks but is clearly outdated for demanding applications such as video editing, gaming, or software development.