Core i5-4258U vs Core i7-4510U

CPU

GPU

Core i5-4258U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2013

Core i7-4510U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-4258U

2 / 4

2,610

0.0%

2,634

+0.9%

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 i7-4510U is on rank 66, so the Core i7-4510U 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 i7-4510U

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

91%

#54

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

223%

#55

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

220%

#56

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

202%

#57

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

201%

#58

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

199%

#60

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

192%

#61

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

184%

#62

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

184%

#63

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

179%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

100%

#69

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

98%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

95%

#79

Atom D2500

MSRP: $42|Avg: N/A

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-4510U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-4258U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-4258U	Core i7-4510U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($393)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-4258U	Core i7-4510U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($393)

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 i7-4510U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4258U and Core i7-4510U

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 i7-4510U

The Core i7-4510U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,634 points. Launch price was $393.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-4258U and Core i7-4510U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Core i5-4258U versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i7-4510U — a 6.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-4510U (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). Both are built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i5-4258U scores 2,610 against the Core i7-4510U's 2,634 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i7-4510U. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-4258U vs 4 MB on the Core i7-4510U.

Feature	Core i5-4258U	Core i7-4510U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz	3.1 GHz+7%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+20%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	4 MB+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	2,610	2,634
Geekbench 6 Single	—	880

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA1168 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Core i5-4258U	Core i7-4510U
Socket	FCBGA1168	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-1600
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, EPT (Core i7-4510U). The Core i7-4510U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4400), while the Core i5-4258U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-4510U targets Ultrabook. Direct competitor: Core i7-4510U rivals A10-7300.