Core i7-4600U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-4600U

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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 i7-4600U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,713 Rank: 1093
Rank Name Score Visual
1089 FX-4170 4,717
+0.1%
1090 Core i7-3612QM 4,716
+0.1%
1091 A6-7470K 4,716
+0.1%
1092 Core i3-6100TE 4,713
+0%
1093 Core i7-4600U 4,713
1094 Core i7-3520M 4,712
+-0%
1095 Core i7-2820QM 4,709
-0.1%
1096 Core i5-5300U 4,708
-0.1%
1097 Xeon D-1559 4,707
-0.1%
1098 Core i7-3940XM 4,705
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-4600U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,433 Rank: 1376
Rank Name Score Visual
1372 Athlon X4 840 4,435
+0%
1373 Athlon PRO 3045B 4,434
+0%
1374 Pentium G3260 4,433
+0%
1375 A10-7850K 4,433
+0%
1376 Core i7-4600U 4,433
1377 Core i5-4300U 4,433
+0%
1378 Pentium 4417U 4,433
+0%
1379 Celeron G3930 4,431
+-0%
1380 Pentium 5405U 4,431
+-0%
1381 Athlon II X4 641 4,431
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-4600U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,899 Rank: 1005
Rank Name Score Visual
1001 Core i7-6822EQ 4,905
+0.1%
1002 Xeon Silver 4109T 4,901
+0%
1003 Core i3-6167U 4,901
+0%
1004 Core i3-7130U 4,900
+0%
1005 Core i7-4600U 4,899
1006 Core M 5Y51 4,898
+-0%
1007 Pentium Gold G5420T 4,897
+-0%
1008 Ryzen 3 2300U 4,897
+-0%
1009 Core i5-2500S 4,895
-0.1%
1010 FX-4170 4,895
-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 i7-4600U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,543 Rank: 1208
Rank Name Score Visual
1204 Pentium G3450T 4,544
+0%
1205 Core i3-4150T 4,544
+0%
1206 Pentium G3258 4,543
+0%
1207 Pentium G3260 4,543
+0%
1208 Core i7-4600U 4,543
1209 Phenom II X4 B65 4,543
+0%
1210 A10-9620P 4,543
+0%
1211 Phenom II X4 B97 4,543
+0%
1212 Celeron G4930 4,542
+-0%
1213 Core i3-3210 4,542
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-4600U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,509 Rank: 1274
Rank Name Score Visual
1270 Core M3-7Y32 4,509
+0%
1271 Celeron N4100 4,509
+0%
1272 Pentium G3470 4,509
+0%
1273 Core i7-5500U 4,509
+0%
1274 Core i7-4600U 4,509
1275 Core i7-3667U 4,509
+0%
1276 Athlon II X3 450 4,509
+0%
1277 Xeon X3220 4,509
+0%
1278 Core i5-5350U 4,509
+0%
1279 Pentium G4520 4,508
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-4600U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,548 Rank: 1117
Rank Name Score Visual
1113 Pentium Gold G5420T 4,548
+0%
1114 Core i5-3470T 4,548
+0%
1115 Core i3-3225 4,548
+0%
1116 Core i5-4200M 4,548
+0%
1117 Core i7-4600U 4,548
1118 Core i7-4510U 4,548
+0%
1119 Core i3-5157U 4,548
+0%
1120 Core i3-6100U 4,547
+-0%
1121 A10-7890K 4,547
+-0%
1122 Core i7-3520M 4,547
+-0%

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Core i7-4600U Details

Ranking #1092 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Core i7-4600U presents a mid-tier mobile processor from the Haswell generation, originally released in September 2013. While significantly dated by modern standards, it remains a capable unit for light productivity and basic multimedia tasks, particularly in laptops where power efficiency is a priority. Its performance reflects the technological context of its era, offering a balanced blend of integrated graphics and low thermal design, making it a representative example of Intel's mobile computing strategy during the early 2010s.

The processor is built on Intel's 22 nm process and features a 2-core, 4-thread design, leveraging Hyper-Threading to improve multitasking performance. With a base clock of 2.1 GHz and a turbo frequency of up to 3.3 GHz, it delivers reasonable responsiveness in single-threaded applications, though sustained performance under load is constrained by its 15 W TDP. The integrated Intel HD 5000 graphics engine, clocked at 200 MHz with a burst frequency of 1.1 GHz, supports basic gaming and video playback, while also enabling simultaneous display output across up to three monitors.

Cache architecture includes 61 KiB of L1 cache, 244 KiB of L2 cache, and a substantial 3.8 MiB L3 cache, which aids in reducing memory latency for frequently accessed data. Memory support spans DDR3L and LPDDR3 at 1333/1600 MHz, with a maximum capacity of 16 GB and a theoretical bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s across two channels. The chip uses the FCBGA1168 package and operates under Intel's Haswell-ULT architecture, which prioritizes power efficiency for ultrabooks and thin-and-light devices.

Key features include support for AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel's virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d, which enhance security and virtual machine performance. It also supports ECC memory, although this is typically limited to server-grade platforms. The processor’s locked multiplier restricts overclocking, a common trait for mobile parts of this generation.

In benchmark testing, the Core i7-4600U achieves a single-core score of 4899, placing it among mid-ranking mobile CPUs of its time, and a multicore score of 4433, reflecting modest multi-threaded capabilities. Its overall score of 4713 positions it between higher-end and entry-level mobile processors from the same period. While it trails behind modern offerings, it competes closely with contemporaries like the Core i5-4350U and FX-8800P, often outperforming lower-tier models such as the Pentium 5405U and Core i7-3520M.

As of March 2026, the Core i7-4600U is best suited for legacy systems, light office work, web browsing, and media consumption. It is no longer competitive in demanding workloads such as video editing, 3D rendering, or modern gaming, but remains a reliable option for users seeking extended battery life and basic computing in older or budget-friendly laptops.
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Intel Core i7-4600U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-4600U
Model Number: i7-4600U
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2100 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 21x (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 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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