Core i7-4500U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-4500U

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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 i7-4500U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,647 Rank: 1151
Rank Name Score Visual
1147 Xeon X5677 4,653
+0.1%
1148 Xeon Bronze 3204 4,652
+0.1%
1149 Intel Core i3-7100U 4,652
+0.1%
1150 Core i7-3687U 4,647
+0%
1151 Core i7-4500U 4,647
1152 Core i7-2655LE 4,646
+-0%
1153 Core i3-4150T 4,646
+-0%
1154 Core M 5Y31 4,645
+-0%
1155 Core i3-2125 4,645
+-0%
1156 Core i7-2720QM 4,643
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-4500U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,457 Rank: 1310
Rank Name Score Visual
1306 Phenom II X4 B93 4,459
+0%
1307 PRO A10-9700E 4,458
+0%
1308 Core M 5Y70 4,457
+0%
1309 Core i5-5300U 4,457
+0%
1310 Core i7-4500U 4,457
1311 Core i5-3427U 4,457
+0%
1312 Celeron B840 4,456
+-0%
1313 Athlon II X3 460 4,456
+-0%
1314 Core i5-5250U 4,455
+-0%
1315 Xeon X3220 4,455
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-4500U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,773 Rank: 1089
Rank Name Score Visual
1085 Core i7-3687U 4,777
+0.1%
1086 Xeon W-2102 4,776
+0.1%
1087 EPYC 7281 4,775
+0%
1088 Pentium G3260 4,775
+0%
1089 Core i7-4500U 4,773
1090 Core i7-2600S 4,770
-0.1%
1091 Xeon D-1587 4,769
-0.1%
1092 Core m5-6Y57 4,768
-0.1%
1093 Xeon E5-2623 v4 4,767
-0.1%
1094 Pentium G3250 4,765
-0.2%

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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 i7-4500U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,536 Rank: 1256
Rank Name Score Visual
1252 Celeron G4920 4,536
+0%
1253 Core i3-2125 4,536
+0%
1254 Pentium G3240 4,536
+0%
1255 Core i5-3230M 4,536
+0%
1256 Core i7-4500U 4,536
1257 Phenom II X4 945 4,536
+0%
1258 Celeron G3950 4,535
+-0%
1259 Atom C3558 4,535
+-0%
1260 Phenom II X4 940 4,535
+-0%
1261 Core i5-680 4,535
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-4500U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,501 Rank: 1322
Rank Name Score Visual
1318 Phenom II X3 B75 4,502
+0%
1319 Pentium G4500T 4,501
+0%
1320 Pentium G3440 4,501
+0%
1321 Pentium G3430 4,501
+0%
1322 Core i7-4500U 4,501
1323 Core i5-5250U 4,501
+0%
1324 Core i7-2655LE 4,500
+-0%
1325 Core i3-6100U 4,500
+-0%
1326 Celeron G4920 4,500
+-0%
1327 Pentium G3450 4,500
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-4500U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,543 Rank: 1138
Rank Name Score Visual
1134 Phenom II X6 1065T 4,544
+0%
1135 Pentium G4600T 4,543
+0%
1136 Core i3-3220 4,543
+0%
1137 Xeon X3430 4,543
+0%
1138 Core i7-4500U 4,543
1139 Core i5-4310U 4,543
+0%
1140 Core i5-5350U 4,543
+0%
1141 Athlon X4 950 4,543
+0%
1142 Core i5-8210Y 4,543
+0%
1143 Athlon X4 860K 4,543
+0%

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Core i7-4500U Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i7-4500U remains a notable example of mobile computing efficiency from the Haswell era, delivering a multicore score of 4457 and ranking #1308 among 2060 processors in Passmark's benchmark database. While its single-core performance of 4773 places it at #1089, the gap between its single-core and multicore results reveals a processor optimized for parallel workloads rather than raw peak performance. The i7-4500U’s relatively modest performance, when compared to modern high-end CPUs, reflects its age—launched in June 2013, it predates the current generation by over a decade, a fact that significantly limits its relevance in today’s demanding computing landscape.

Designed for mobile devices, the Core i7-4500U is built on Intel’s 22 nm Haswell-ULT architecture and features a dual-core, four-thread design enabled by Hyper-Threading. With a base clock of 1.8 GHz and a turbo frequency of up to 3.0 GHz, the processor leverages Intel’s SpeedStep technology to dynamically adjust performance based on workload. It operates within a 15 W TDP, making it ideal for thin and light laptops where power efficiency is paramount. The chip integrates Intel HD Graphics 4400, which supports up to three displays and operates at a burst frequency of 1.1 GHz, offering sufficient graphical capability for basic multimedia and light productivity tasks.

The processor supports DDR3L and LPDDR3 memory at speeds up to 1600 MHz, with a maximum memory capacity of 16 GB and a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Its 4 MB of L3 cache, combined with 0.061 MiB of L1 and 0.244 MiB of L2 cache, provides a balanced memory hierarchy for its target use cases. On the feature side, it includes full AVX and AVX2 instruction sets, AES encryption acceleration, and Intel’s vPro and TXT technologies for enterprise-level security and virtualization. Despite its age, the i7-4500U still supports 64-bit computing and hardware virtualization, maintaining compatibility with modern software environments.

In the broader context of CPU performance, the Core i7-4500U’s multicore score of 4457 places it behind nearly all contemporary processors, with even entry-level modern chips like the Intel Core i3-7100U outperforming it. In the single-core arena, it competes with older desktop CPUs such as the Core i7-2860QM, but falls far short of current leaders like the Core Ultra 9 285K, which scores over 8,700. Its overall score of 4647 underscores its role as a legacy component—capable in its time but now best suited for lightweight tasks such as web browsing, office applications, or basic media playback.

For users seeking a reliable, low-power CPU for a second-hand or legacy system, the i7-4500U remains a viable option. However, its performance limitations and lack of support for modern technologies like DDR5 or PCIe 4.0 make it unsuitable for gaming, content creation, or high-performance computing. As of 2026, it stands as a testament to Intel’s early efforts in mobile efficiency, but it is no longer competitive in the modern computing ecosystem.
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Intel Core i7-4500U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-4500U
Model Number: i7-4500U
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 1800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 18x (locked)
Core Name: Haswell-ULT
Socket: FCBGA1168
Package: FC-BGA1168
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 15 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 3.815 MiB

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
Die Area: 118 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 AES x86-64 NX HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA BPT
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