Core i5-4300U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-4300U

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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.
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Intel Core i5-4300U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-4300U
Model Number: i5-4300U
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 1900 MHz
Socket: FCBGA1168
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 15 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L 1333/1600, LPDDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 12
PCIe Configuration: 4x1, 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 4400
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 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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