Intel Core i7-4600U | Intel Core i5-5300U | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-4600U and the Intel Core i5-5300U and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-4600U 2 core processor released in Q3/2013 with the Intel Core i5-5300U which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2015. |
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Intel Core i7 (299) | Family | Intel Core i5 (334) |
Intel Core i 4000U (26) | CPU group | Intel Core i 5000U (16) |
4 | Generation | 5 |
Haswell U | Architecture | Broadwell U |
Notebook | Segment | Notebook |
-- | Predecessor | Intel Core i5-4300U |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-4600U is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.10 GHz (3.30 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i5-5300U clocks with 2.30 GHz (2.90 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-4600U | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-5300U |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.10 GHz | Frequency | 2.30 GHz |
3.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 2.90 GHz |
3.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.70 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel HD Graphics 4400 | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 5500 |
0.20 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz |
1.10 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.90 GHz |
7.5 | GPU Generation | 8 |
22 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
20 | Compute units | 24 |
160 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 16 GB |
11.1 | DirectX Version | 11.2 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel HD Graphics 4400 | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 5500 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec JPEG | Decode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-4600U, while the Intel Core i5-5300U supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-4600U | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-5300U |
DDR3L-1600 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 3.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
12 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
6.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 6.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-4600U has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i5-5300U is 15 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-4600U | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-5300U |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 7.5 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 105 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-4600U has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of Intel Core i5-5300U is at 3.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-4600U | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-5300U |
22 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
BGA 1168 | Socket | BGA 1168 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2013 | Release date | Q1/2015 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-5300U
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-5300U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-5300U
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-5300U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-5300U
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-5300U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4600U
Intel HD Graphics 4400 @ 1.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-5300U
Intel HD Graphics 5500 @ 0.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-5300U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-5300U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 2.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-5300U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-5300U
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-5300U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-4600U | Intel Core i5-5300U |
Unknown | Unknown |