Core i5-4460 Benchmarks & Performance Report

Sysbuilds Alpha Stage!

Please take all results with a big grain of salt. Sysbuilds is in alpha stage at the moment which can lead to wrong data, strange counting errors, silly results and more. This site is under active development.

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 i5-4460 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,986 Rank: 884

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
880	Pentium Gold G5420	4,990	+0.1%
881	Core i5-6400	4,988	+0%
882	Core i7-6700T	4,987	+0%
883	Core i5-1030NG7	4,987	+0%
884	Core i5-4460	4,986
885	Core i7-4710MQ	4,986	+0%
886	FX-8320E	4,986	+0%
887	Core i5-6287U	4,984	+-0%
888	Xeon E3-1270 v3	4,984	+-0%
889	Athlon 3000G	4,982	-0.1%

View full ranking →

Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-4460 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,699 Rank: 962

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
958	Core i7-975	4,703	+0.1%
959	Xeon E3-1535M v6	4,702	+0.1%
960	Core i5-2550K	4,702	+0.1%
961	Core i7-990X	4,700	+0%
962	Core i5-4460	4,699
963	Ryzen 5 3500U	4,698	+-0%
964	Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U	4,698	+-0%
965	Xeon E3-1245 v5	4,696	-0.1%
966	Xeon E5-1603 v4	4,695	-0.1%
967	Intel Core i3-380UM	4,693	-0.1%

View full ranking →

Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-4460 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,177 Rank: 827

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
823	Xeon E5-2687W v2	5,180	+0.1%
824	Core i5-7300HQ	5,179	+0%
825	Xeon Silver 4215	5,178	+0%
826	Core i7-6700TE	5,177	+0%
827	Core i5-4460	5,177
828	Xeon E5-2630 v3	5,177	+0%
829	Core i5-4570S	5,176	+-0%
830	Core m7-6Y75	5,172	-0.1%
831	Athlon 240GE	5,171	-0.1%
832	Core i7-3770K	5,171	-0.1%

View full ranking →

Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i5-4460 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,638 Rank: 864

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
860	Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G	4,639	+0%
861	Core i7-2700K	4,639	+0%
862	Core i5-4570S	4,639	+0%
863	Core i5-7440EQ	4,638	+0%
864	Core i5-4460	4,638
865	Core i5-6500	4,637	+-0%
866	Core i5-7440HQ	4,637	+-0%
867	Core i5-6600T	4,637	+-0%
868	Core i5-3550	4,637	+-0%
869	Core i7-4700MQ	4,637	+-0%

View full ranking →

Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-4460 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,592 Rank: 922

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
918	Core i5-7500T	4,593	+0%
919	Core i3-8100T	4,593	+0%
920	Xeon E3-1260L	4,593	+0%
921	Core i5-3470	4,592	+0%
922	Core i5-4460	4,592
923	Phenom II X6 1055T	4,592	+0%
924	Core i5-3570S	4,592	+0%
925	Pentium J6426	4,592	+0%
926	Xeon E3-1225 V2	4,591	+-0%
927	Core i7-960	4,591	+-0%

View full ranking →

Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-4460 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,669 Rank: 798

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
794	Xeon E3-1280 v2	4,672	+0.1%
795	Core i7-4810MQ	4,671	+0%
796	Core i7-5700HQ	4,670	+0%
797	Core i5-8350U	4,669	+0%
798	Core i5-4460	4,669
799	Core i5-6500TE	4,668	+-0%
800	Xeon Bronze 3204	4,668	+-0%
801	Core i5-7400T	4,668	+-0%
802	Core i7-3770K	4,668	+-0%
803	Core i7-8565U	4,668	+-0%

View full ranking →

Core i5-4460 Details

The Intel Core i5-4460 is a quad-core processor designed for mainstream desktop users who need reliable performance without the overhead of high-end hardware. Released in 2013 as part of Intel's fourth-generation Core lineup, it remains relevant for light productivity, media consumption, and entry-level gaming—especially in systems where integrated graphics suffice. Though outdated by modern standards, its 22 nm process and FCLGA1150 socket make it a cost-effective option for upgrading older systems or building budget-friendly builds.

Built on Intel's Haswell microarchitecture, the Core i5-4460 operates at a base frequency of 3.2 GHz with a turbo boost up to 3.4 GHz, delivering balanced single-threaded and multi-threaded performance. It features four cores and four threads, with a TDP of 84 W, making it relatively power-efficient for its era. The processor supports up to 32 GB of DDR3-1333/1600 memory across two channels, achieving a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. It also includes support for PCIe 3.0, enabling fast expansion with compatible devices.

Integrated into the chip is the HD Graphics 4600 GPU, which runs at 350 MHz base frequency and can boost to 1.1 GHz. This GPU supports up to three displays and is capable of handling 1080p gaming at low to medium settings, as well as basic video playback and light content creation. While not suited for modern AAA gaming or professional graphics workloads, it offers sufficient performance for casual users and office applications.

The Core i5-4460 supports a range of Intel technologies, including AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel vPro, making it suitable for business environments that require security and manageability features. It also includes Hyper-Threading, though it is not enabled in this model, and supports advanced power management through EIST and TXT.

In benchmark testing, the Core i5-4460 achieves an overall score of 4986, ranking #884 among 2060 CPUs. Its single-core score of 5177 places it at #826, indicating strong performance in legacy and single-threaded applications. The multicore score of 4699 ranks it #962, showing that while it can handle multi-threaded tasks, it lags behind modern processors in heavily parallelized workloads. It outperforms several contemporary mobile and embedded CPUs, such as the Ryzen 5 3500U and Core i5-6287U, but falls behind even mid-tier desktop chips like the Core i7-6700T.

As of March 2026, the Core i5-4460 holds its own in legacy systems and budget builds, particularly where cost and compatibility are priorities. While it cannot compete with today’s top-tier processors—such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K—it remains a viable choice for users who do not require cutting-edge performance. Its longevity is a testament to Intel’s engineering at the time, and it continues to serve well in non-demanding desktop environments.