Core i5-4300Y 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 i5-4300Y 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.