Core i7-4558U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-4558U

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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 i7-4558U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,951 Rank: 911
Rank Name Score Visual
907 Core i5-6267U 4,954
+0.1%
908 FX-8120 4,953
+0%
909 Xeon D-1587 4,952
+0%
910 Core i7-2600K 4,951
+0%
911 Core i7-4558U 4,951
912 Core i7-4750HQ 4,948
-0.1%
913 Core i7-4700MQ 4,947
-0.1%
914 Celeron G4920 4,943
-0.2%
915 FX-770K 4,942
-0.2%
916 Ryzen 5 3550H 4,941
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-4558U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,544 Rank: 1165
Rank Name Score Visual
1161 Intel Core i7-740QM 4,548
+0.1%
1162 Core i7-4610M 4,548
+0.1%
1163 Core i5-7Y57 4,547
+0.1%
1164 Core i5-2405S 4,547
+0.1%
1165 Core i7-4558U 4,544
1166 Xeon X5470 4,543
+-0%
1167 Pentium 967 4,540
-0.1%
1168 Xeon Bronze 3104 4,537
-0.2%
1169 Intel Core i3-7020U 4,537
-0.2%
1170 Core i3-4150 4,537
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-4558U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,223 Rank: 795
Rank Name Score Visual
791 Core i3-4170 5,225
+0%
792 Xeon E5-2683 v4 5,224
+0%
793 Core i7 X 000 5,224
+0%
794 Core i7-8750H 5,223
+0%
795 Core i7-4558U 5,223
796 Core i7-6567U 5,222
+-0%
797 Xeon E5-2686 v4 5,221
+-0%
798 Core i5-4460S 5,221
+-0%
799 Pentium G4600T 5,220
-0.1%
800 Ryzen 5 4600HS 5,218
-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 i7-4558U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,547 Rank: 1186
Rank Name Score Visual
1182 Pentium N6415 4,548
+0%
1183 Pentium G4520 4,547
+0%
1184 Core i5-5287U 4,547
+0%
1185 Core i7-3520M 4,547
+0%
1186 Core i7-4558U 4,547
1187 A12-9720P 4,547
+0%
1188 Core i5-4300M 4,546
+-0%
1189 Core i3-3220 4,546
+-0%
1190 Core i5-3380M 4,546
+-0%
1191 Core i3-3225 4,546
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-4558U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,524 Rank: 1194
Rank Name Score Visual
1190 A10-5700 4,525
+0%
1191 A6-3670 4,525
+0%
1192 Core i5-2560M 4,524
+0%
1193 Core i7-5650U 4,524
+0%
1194 Core i7-4558U 4,524
1195 Xeon E5462 4,524
+0%
1196 Core i5-680 4,524
+0%
1197 Core i3-3225 4,523
+-0%
1198 Phenom II X4 830 4,523
+-0%
1199 Core i5-6360U 4,522
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-4558U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,556 Rank: 1084
Rank Name Score Visual
1080 Core i7-5557U 4,557
+0%
1081 Core i3-4130T 4,557
+0%
1082 Pentium Gold G6405 4,557
+0%
1083 Ryzen Embedded R1606G 4,556
+0%
1084 Core i7-4558U 4,556
1085 Phenom II X6 1100T 4,556
+0%
1086 Core i5-4330M 4,556
+0%
1087 Pentium G4600 4,555
+-0%
1088 Core i5-4200H 4,555
+-0%
1089 Core i5-760 4,555
+-0%

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Core i7-4558U Details

The Intel Core i7-4558U, launched in June 2013, remains a notable mobile processor from the Haswell generation, offering a blend of efficiency and performance that was competitive in its time. With a 28 W TDP and a 22 nm process node, it was designed for thin and light laptops, prioritizing power efficiency without sacrificing core functionality. Despite being over a decade old, its performance still holds up in certain contexts, particularly in single-threaded workloads. The processor features two physical cores with Hyper-Threading, delivering four threads, and operates at a base frequency of 2.8 GHz, with a turbo boost up to 3.3 GHz, making it capable of handling everyday computing tasks and moderate productivity workloads. It supports DDR3L-1333/1600 memory and integrates Intel HD 5100 graphics, which, while outdated by modern standards, provided sufficient graphical performance for light multimedia and basic office use when launched.

In benchmark testing, the Core i7-4558U achieves an Overall Score of 4951, placing it at #910 out of 2060 CPUs, with a Singlecore Score of 5223 (#794 of 2060) and a Multicore Score of 4544 (#1165 of 2060). These results highlight a processor that is more balanced in single-core performance than in multi-threaded workloads, a reflection of its dual-core design and older architecture. Compared to its immediate peers like the Core i7-4720HQ and Core i5-4460S, the i7-4558U holds its own in single-threaded tasks, though it lags behind in multicore performance, where it is outpaced by more modern and higher-core-count CPUs. Its single-core performance, however, places it above several newer processors such as the Core i7-6567U and Core i5-750, indicating that while it is no longer competitive in raw power, it remains relevant for applications that rely heavily on clock speed and efficiency.

The i7-4558U supports a broad range of Intel technologies, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel vPro, which enhance encryption, virtualization, and data processing capabilities. It also includes Intel Hyper-Threading, allowing the two cores to handle four threads simultaneously, improving multitasking and responsiveness. While the processor’s 3.815 MiB of L3 cache and 4 MiB of total cache are modest by today’s standards, they were adequate for its intended use case. Its integrated Intel HD 5100 graphics support up to three displays and offer basic GPU acceleration, though it lacks the capabilities required for modern gaming or GPU-intensive applications.

As of March 2026, the Core i7-4558U is best suited for legacy systems, low-power laptops, or entry-level devices where power efficiency and basic computing performance are prioritized over cutting-edge capabilities. It remains a viable option for users who need a reliable, low-power CPU for office work, web browsing, and media consumption but do not require high-end performance. While it is overshadowed by today’s top-tier processors—many of which score over 8,000 in overall benchmarks—it still represents a capable mobile CPU for its era, demonstrating Intel’s focus on energy efficiency and integrated graphics in the early 2010s.
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Intel Core i7-4558U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-4558U
Model Number: i7-4558U
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 28x (locked)
Core Name: Haswell-ULT
Socket: FCBGA1168
Package: FC-BGA1168
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 28 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
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: Iris™ Graphics 5100
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1200 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 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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