Core i5-4310M vs Core i7-4578U

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 i5-4310M is positioned at rank 217 and the Core i7-4578U is on rank 967, so the Core i5-4310M 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 i5-4310M

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#205

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

383%

#206

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

377%

#207

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

346%

#208

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

345%

#209

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

341%

#211

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

330%

#212

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

316%

#213

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

316%

#214

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

307%

#217

Core i5-4310M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4578U

#955

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1908%

#956

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1880%

#957

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1726%

#958

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1718%

#959

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1702%

#961

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1644%

#962

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1576%

#963

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1573%

#964

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1531%

#967

Core i7-4578U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#968

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

100%

#970

Celeron T3100

MSRP: $62|Avg: $62

99%

#971

Core i7-4800MQ

MSRP: $380|Avg: $378

99%

#977

Phenom II X2 N640

MSRP: $100|Avg: $55

98%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#982

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-4578U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-4310M in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-4310M	Core i7-4578U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-4310M	Core i7-4578U
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 i5-4310M Benchmark Check

Core i7-4578U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4310M and Core i7-4578U

Core i5-4310M

The Core i5-4310M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 January 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,067 points. Launch price was $225.

Core i7-4578U

The Core i7-4578U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,075 points. Launch price was $426.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-4310M and Core i7-4578U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Core i5-4310M versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i7-4578U — a 2.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-4578U (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3 GHz). Both are built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i5-4310M scores 3,067 against the Core i7-4578U's 3,075 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-4578U. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-4310M vs 4 MB on the Core i7-4578U.

Feature	Core i5-4310M	Core i7-4578U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	3.5 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	3 GHz+11%
L3 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	3,067	3,075

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4310M uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4578U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.