Core i5-4350U vs Core i7-4610Y

Core i5-4350U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2013

Core i7-4610Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-4350U

2 / 4

2,425

0.0%

2,446

+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 i5-4350U is positioned at rank 463 and the Core i7-4610Y is on rank 458, so the Core i7-4610Y 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 i5-4350U

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

98%

#451

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

605%

#452

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

596%

#453

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

547%

#454

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

545%

#455

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

540%

#457

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

521%

#458

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

500%

#459

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

499%

#460

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

486%

#463

Core i5-4350U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#472

Ryzen Embedded R1505G

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4610Y

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

97%

#446

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

600%

#447

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

591%

#448

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

543%

#449

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

540%

#450

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

535%

#452

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

517%

#453

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

496%

#454

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

495%

#455

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

481%

#458

Core i7-4610Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#472

Ryzen Embedded R1505G

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Core i7-4610Y shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Core i5-4350U	Core i7-4610Y
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced 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 i5-4350U	Core i7-4610Y
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 i5-4350U Benchmark Check

Core i7-4610Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4350U and Core i7-4610Y

Core i5-4350U

The Core i5-4350U 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 1.4 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): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,425 points. Launch price was $342.

Core i7-4610Y

The Core i7-4610Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,446 points. Launch price was $415.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-4350U and Core i7-4610Y share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Core i5-4350U versus 2.9 GHz on the Core i7-4610Y — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.4 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). Both are built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i5-4350U scores 2,425 against the Core i7-4610Y's 2,446 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i7-4610Y. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-4350U vs 4 MB on the Core i7-4610Y.

Feature	Core i5-4350U	Core i7-4610Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz	2.9 GHz
Base Clock	1.4 GHz	1.7 GHz+21%
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	2,425	2,446
Geekbench 6 Single	—	700
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,350

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA1168 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Core i5-4350U	Core i7-4610Y
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 i5-4350U) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-4610Y). The Core i7-4610Y includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4200), while the Core i5-4350U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-4610Y targets Ultrabook/Tablet.