Core i5-4288U vs Core i5-760

CPU

GPU

Core i5-4288U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2013

Core i5-760

4 Cores4 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.33 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-4288U

2 / 4

2,659

0.0%

Core Duo T2400

Pentium Dual Core T2390

2,667

+0.3%

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 i5-4288U is positioned at rank 1135 and the Core i5-760 is on rank 973, so the Core i5-760 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 i5-4288U

#1123

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3776%

#1124

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3721%

#1125

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3416%

#1126

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3400%

#1127

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3369%

#1129

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3254%

#1130

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3120%

#1131

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3115%

#1132

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3031%

#1135

Core i5-4288U

MSRP: $342|Avg: N/A

100%

#1136

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1137

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

99%

#1138

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

99%

#1139

Core i5-520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1141

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

98%

#1142

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

98%

#1143

Celeron 220

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

98%

#1144

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

98%

#1146

Pentium 957

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1147

Core 2 Duo SL9400

MSRP: $284|Avg: N/A

97%

#1149

Pentium N3540

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

97%

#1150

Core i7-3555LE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-760

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

26872%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

25391%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

18436%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5554%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4399%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3849%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2204%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2176%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1981%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1981%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1959%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1906%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1879%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1871%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1854%

#973

Core i5-760

MSRP: $230|Avg: $61

100%

#974

Core i3-7102E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $80

100%

#975

Core 2 Quad Q8400

MSRP: $183|Avg: $128

98%

#976

Pentium E2180

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

96%

#977

Pentium Dual-Core E2180

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

96%

#978

Pentium Dual-Core E2140

MSRP: $74|Avg: $5

95%

#979

Core i7-960

MSRP: $309|Avg: $110

95%

#980

E1-1500

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

95%

#981

Core i5-2405S

MSRP: $309|Avg: $120

95%

#982

Celeron 420

MSRP: $39|Avg: $15

94%

#983

Athlon II X4 615e

MSRP: $186|Avg: $30

94%

#984

Athlon X2 BE-2350

MSRP: $90|Avg: $10

93%

#985

Core 2 Quad Q8300

MSRP: $179|Avg: $10

92%

#986

Core i7-860

MSRP: $284|Avg: $30

91%

#987

Core i7-870

MSRP: $300|Avg: $80

91%

#988

Athlon 64 X2 5000+

MSRP: $136|Avg: $42

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-4288U leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-760 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-4288U	Core i5-760
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($342)	✅ More affordable ($61)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Lynnfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i5-760 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 82% cheaper ($61 vs $342) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i5-4288U	Core i5-760
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+462%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($342)	✅ More affordable ($61)

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 i5-4288U Benchmark Check

Core i5-760 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4288U and Core i5-760

Core i5-4288U

The Core i5-4288U 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 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 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: 2,659 points. Launch price was $342.

Core i5-760

The Core i5-760 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 July 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.33 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,667 points. Launch price was $230.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-4288U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-760 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-760 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Core i5-4288U versus 3.33 GHz on the Core i5-760 — a 7.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-760 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core i5-4288U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-760 uses Lynnfield (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4288U scores 2,659 against the Core i5-760's 2,667 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-760. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 880 vs 470, a 60.7% lead for the Core i5-4288U that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-4288U vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i5-760.

Feature	Core i5-4288U	Core i5-760
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz	3.33 GHz+7%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	2.8 GHz+8%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+167%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm-51%	45 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Lynnfield (2009−2010)
PassMark	2,659	2,667
Geekbench 6 Single	880+87%	470
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,800	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4288U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-760 uses LGA1156 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L 1600 MHz on the Core i5-4288U versus DDR3-1333 on the Core i5-760 — the Core i5-4288U supports 200% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i5-4288U) vs 16 (Core i5-760) — the Core i5-760 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel HM86,Intel HM87,Intel QM87 (Core i5-4288U) and P55,H55,H57,Q57 (Core i5-760).

Feature	Core i5-4288U	Core i5-760
Socket	FCBGA1168	LGA1156
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L 1600 MHz	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	12	16+33%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Core i5-4288U) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-760). The Core i5-4288U includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Graphics 5100), while the Core i5-760 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4288U targets Mobile, Core i5-760 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-760 rivals Phenom II X4 970.