Core i7-4558U vs Core i5-4308U

Core i7-4558U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013

Core i5-4308U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4558U

2 / 4

2,966

0.0%

2,978

+0.4%

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 i5-4308U is on rank 700, 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 i5-4308U

#688

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

985%

#689

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

971%

#690

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

891%

#691

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

887%

#692

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

879%

#694

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

849%

#695

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

814%

#696

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

813%

#697

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

791%

#700

Core i5-4308U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#705

C-60

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

100%

#712

Core i7-10850H

MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Core i5-4308U shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Core i7-4558U	Core i5-4308U
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-ULT (2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-4558U	Core i5-4308U
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 i7-4558U Benchmark Check

Core i5-4308U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4558U and Core i5-4308U

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 i5-4308U

The Core i5-4308U 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 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: 2,978 points. Launch price was $315.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4558U and Core i5-4308U 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 i5-4308U — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core i7-4558U uses the Haswell-ULT (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-4308U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4558U scores 2,966 against the Core i5-4308U's 2,978 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-4308U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-4558U vs 3 MB on the Core i5-4308U.

Feature	Core i7-4558U	Core i5-4308U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)+33%	3 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Haswell-ULT (2013)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	2,966	2,978

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA1168 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Core i7-4558U	Core i5-4308U
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 i7-4558U) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4308U). The Core i5-4308U includes integrated graphics (Iris Graphics 5100), while the Core i7-4558U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4308U targets Mobile.