Core i5-4258U vs Core i3-5157U

Core i5-4258U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2013

Core i3-5157U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-4258U

2 / 4

2,610

+0.7%

2,593

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-4258U is positioned at rank 161 and the Core i3-5157U is on rank 663, so the Core i5-4258U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4258U

#148

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

337%

#149

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

332%

#150

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

305%

#151

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

304%

#152

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

301%

#154

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

291%

#155

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

279%

#156

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

278%

#157

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

271%

#161

Core i5-4258U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#172

Celeron N3060

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

97%

#175

Core 2 Duo T9300

MSRP: $316|Avg: $20

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-5157U

#651

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

905%

#652

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

892%

#653

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

819%

#654

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

815%

#655

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

808%

#657

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

780%

#658

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

748%

#659

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

747%

#660

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

727%

#663

Core i3-5157U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#665

Athlon X2 QL-64

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

100%

#666

Core 3 N350

MSRP: $225|Avg: $220

99%

#668

FX-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-4258U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-5157U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-4258U	Core i3-5157U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-4258U	Core i3-5157U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-4258U Benchmark Check

Core i3-5157U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4258U and Core i3-5157U

Core i5-4258U

The Core i5-4258U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,610 points. Launch price was $342.

Core i3-5157U

The Core i3-5157U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,593 points. Launch price was $315.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-4258U and Core i3-5157U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Core i5-4258U versus 2.5 GHz on the Core i3-5157U — a 14.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-4258U (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i5-4258U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i3-5157U uses Broadwell-U (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4258U scores 2,610 against the Core i3-5157U's 2,593 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-4258U. Both processors carry 3 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-4258U	Core i3-5157U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz+16%	2.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	2.5 GHz+4%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Broadwell-U (2015)
PassMark	2,610	2,593
Geekbench 6 Single	—	793

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA1168 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Core i5-4258U	Core i3-5157U
Socket	FCBGA1168	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-4258U) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-5157U). The Core i3-5157U includes integrated graphics (Iris Graphics 6100), while the Core i5-4258U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-5157U targets Premium Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-5157U rivals A12-8800B.