Core i5-4300Y

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-4300Y

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

4,341 Rank: 1479
Rank Name Score Visual
1475 A8-5500B 4,344
+0.1%
1476 Phenom II N950 4,343
+0%
1477 A8-6500B 4,343
+0%
1478 Intel Core i7-720QM 4,342
+0%
1479 Core i5-4300Y 4,341
1480 A12-9700P 4,337
-0.1%
1481 Core i7-860S 4,337
-0.1%
1482 Core i7-620M 4,337
-0.1%
1483 Intel Core i7-620LM 4,336
-0.1%
1484 A4-7300 4,333
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

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

4,161 Rank: 2031
Rank Name Score Visual
2027 Core 2 Duo T9550 4,168
+0.2%
2028 Core 2 Duo U9600 4,168
+0.2%
2029 Xeon E3110 4,166
+0.1%
2030 Core 2 Quad Q9400 4,164
+0.1%
2031 Core i5-4300Y 4,161
2032 Core 2 Duo P8400 4,155
-0.1%
2033 Core 2 Quad Q8400 4,150
-0.3%
2034 Athlon II X2 250 4,149
-0.3%
2035 A4-6320 4,143
-0.4%
2036 Core i3-3217U 4,143
-0.4%

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Singlecore Score

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

4,461 Rank: 1329
Rank Name Score Visual
1325 Pentium G3220T 4,463
+0%
1326 Phenom II X4 B65 4,461
+0%
1327 A10-5700 4,461
+0%
1328 Pentium G645 4,461
+0%
1329 Core i5-4300Y 4,461
1330 Core i7-970 4,461
+0%
1331 Core i7-880 4,460
+-0%
1332 Core i5-2390T 4,459
+-0%
1333 Phenom II X6 1075T 4,458
-0.1%
1334 Core m3-6Y30 4,456
-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 i5-4300Y based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,505 Rank: 1498
Rank Name Score Visual
1494 Core i3-2330M 4,505
+0%
1495 Phenom II X2 565 4,505
+0%
1496 A9-9410 4,505
+0%
1497 A4-5300 4,505
+0%
1498 Core i5-4300Y 4,505
1499 Pentium G645T 4,505
+0%
1500 Core i3-2328M 4,504
+-0%
1501 Core i3-2310M 4,504
+-0%
1502 Athlon II X3 440 4,504
+-0%
1503 Xeon W3505 4,504
+-0%

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Data Processing

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

4,459 Rank: 1606
Rank Name Score Visual
1602 Celeron 2950M 4,460
+0%
1603 A4-5300B 4,460
+0%
1604 Pentium B980 4,459
+0%
1605 Pentium B970 4,459
+0%
1606 Core i5-4300Y 4,459
1607 Atom Z3740D 4,459
+0%
1608 Celeron N2910 4,459
+0%
1609 Celeron 3865U 4,458
+-0%
1610 Atom x5-Z8350 4,458
+-0%
1611 A6-5350M 4,458
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

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

4,490 Rank: 1471
Rank Name Score Visual
1467 Core i5-560M 4,491
+0%
1468 Core i7-2610UE 4,490
+0%
1469 Athlon II X3 455 4,490
+0%
1470 Phenom II X3 710 4,490
+0%
1471 Core i5-4300Y 4,490
1472 Celeron G1820TE 4,490
+0%
1473 Pentium G645T 4,490
+0%
1474 Atom x7-E3950 4,490
+0%
1475 Atom C3508 4,489
+-0%
1476 Athlon II X3 460 4,489
+-0%

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Core i5-4300Y Details

The Intel Core i5-4300Y occupies a niche position in the broader CPU landscape, designed as a low-power mobile processor that balances efficiency with modest performance. Released in 2014, this processor is now well over a decade old, placing it firmly in the legacy category by modern standards. As of early 2026, it no longer competes in mainstream performance markets but remains relevant for older systems or embedded applications where power consumption and thermal constraints are critical.

Built on Intel's 22 nm process, the Core i5-4300Y features a dual-core, four-thread design, leveraging Hyper-Threading to enhance multitasking capabilities. It operates at a base frequency of 1.6 GHz, with a turbo boost reaching 2.3 GHz, enabling short bursts of higher performance under load. The chip is packaged in an FCBGA1168 socket, typical for ultra-slim laptops and tablets of its era, and maintains a very low TDP of just 11.5 W, making it ideal for fanless or passively cooled devices.

Despite its age, the processor supports a range of modern features for its time, including AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel's vPro technology, which provides enhanced security and manageability. It also supports DDR3L and LPDDR3 memory up to 16 GB, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s across two channels. The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4200 GPU runs at a base frequency of 200 MHz and can boost to 850 MHz, supporting up to three displays and offering basic graphics performance suitable for office tasks, media playback, and light gaming.

In benchmark testing, the Core i5-4300Y achieves an Overall Score of 4,341, placing it #1,479 out of 2,060 CPUs. Its Singlecore Score of 4,461 ranks it #1,326, indicating relatively strong performance per core, while its Multicore Score of 4,161 places it #2,031, highlighting weaker scaling due to its two-core design. This performance gap reflects the processor’s limitations in multi-threaded workloads, where modern CPUs with eight or more cores dominate.

When compared to its contemporaries, the i5-4300Y outperforms older dual-core processors like the Core 2 Duo P8400 but trails behind more recent quad-core models such as the Core i5-750. It also falls behind modern entry-level chips like the A12-9700P or the A6-9500, which offer better single-core efficiency and higher memory bandwidth. However, its low power draw and integrated graphics still make it a viable option for thin-and-light devices or systems where energy efficiency is prioritized over raw performance.

In summary, the Intel Core i5-4300Y is a relic of the early Haswell era, best suited for legacy systems or ultra-low-power applications. While it no longer holds competitive ground against current-generation processors, its design reflects Intel’s focus on power efficiency and integrated graphics in the early 2010s. For users maintaining older hardware, it remains a functional, albeit outdated, option for basic computing needs.
Frequently Compared

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Intel Core i5-4300Y

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-4300Y
Model Number: i5-4300Y
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 1600 MHz
Socket: FCBGA1168
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 11.5 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 4200
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 850 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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