Core i7-4558U vs Core i5-4300M

Core i7-4558U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013

Core i5-4300M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4558U

2 / 4

2,966

+0.2%

2,960

0.0%

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 i7-4558U is positioned at rank 452 and the Core i5-4300M is on rank 1017, so the Core i7-4558U 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 i7-4558U

#440

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

594%

#441

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

585%

#442

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

537%

#443

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

534%

#444

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

530%

#446

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

511%

#447

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

490%

#448

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

490%

#449

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

476%

#452

Core i7-4558U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4300M

#1005

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2250%

#1006

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2217%

#1007

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2035%

#1008

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2026%

#1009

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2008%

#1011

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1939%

#1012

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1859%

#1013

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1856%

#1014

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1806%

#1017

Core i5-4300M

MSRP: $227|Avg: N/A

100%

#1018

Celeron 1005M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

100%

#1019

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

99%

#1020

Athlon Neo MV-40

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

98%

#1021

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

97%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

97%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

96%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

95%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

95%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

95%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

94%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Core i7-4558U shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Core i7-4558U	Core i5-4300M
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($227)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-ULT (2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-4558U	Core i5-4300M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($227)

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 i7-4558U Benchmark Check

Core i5-4300M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4558U and Core i5-4300M

Core i7-4558U

The Core i7-4558U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-ULT (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 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: 2,966 points. Launch price was $454.

Core i5-4300M

The Core i5-4300M 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 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,960 points. Launch price was $227.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4558U and Core i5-4300M share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-4558U versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-4300M — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i7-4558U uses the Haswell-ULT (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-4300M uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4558U scores 2,966 against the Core i5-4300M's 2,960 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-4558U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-4558U vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-4300M.

Feature	Core i7-4558U	Core i5-4300M
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+8%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)+33%	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Haswell-ULT (2013)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	2,966	2,960

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4558U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4300M uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.