Core i5-4310U
VS
Celeron M P4500

Core i5-4310U vs Celeron M P4500

Intel

Core i5-4310U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3 GHz2014
VS
Intel

Celeron M P4500

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.86 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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 i5-4310U is positioned at rank 785 and the Celeron M P4500 is on rank 315, so the Celeron M P4500 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 i5-4310U

#773
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1162%
#774
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1145%
#775
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1051%
#776
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1046%
#777
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1037%
#779
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1001%
#780
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
960%
#781
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
958%
#782
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
933%
#785
Core i5-4310U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#790
Athlon 64 TF-20
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
99%
#795
Core i3-1115G4E
MSRP: $213|Avg: $47
97%
#797
Celeron M 900
MSRP: $86|Avg: $10
97%
#799
Celeron B815
MSRP: $86|Avg: $15
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron M P4500

#96
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
97%
#303
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
463%
#304
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
456%
#305
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
419%
#306
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
417%
#307
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
413%
#309
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
399%
#310
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
383%
#311
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
382%
#312
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
372%
#315
Celeron M P4500
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-4310U leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron M P4500 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCore i5-4310UCeleron M P4500
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower 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 (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore i5-4310UCeleron M P4500
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4310U and Celeron M P4500

Intel

Core i5-4310U

The Core i5-4310U 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 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 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: 2,525 points. Launch price was $281.

Intel

Celeron M P4500

The Celeron M P4500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 2 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,533 points. Launch price was $86.

Processing Power

The Core i5-4310U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron M P4500's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Core i5-4310U versus 1.86 GHz on the Celeron M P4500 — a 46.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-4310U. The Core i5-4310U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron M P4500 uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4310U scores 2,525 against the Celeron M P4500's 2,533 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron M P4500. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-4310U vs 2 MB on the Celeron M P4500.

FeatureCore i5-4310UCeleron M P4500
Cores / Threads
2 / 4
2 / 2
Boost Clock
3 GHz+61%
1.86 GHz
Base Clock
2 GHz
L3 Cache
3 MB+50%
2 MB
L2 Cache
512 kB
512 kB
Process
22 nm-31%
32 nm
Architecture
Haswell (2013−2015)
Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark
2,525
2,533
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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4310U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron M P4500 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i5-4310UCeleron M P4500
Socket
FCBGA1168
PGA988
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0+50%
PCIe 2.0