Core i7-4600M vs Core i5-4330M

Core i7-4600M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2013

Core i5-4330M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4600M

2 / 4

3,204

+0.1%

3,202

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 i7-4600M is positioned at rank 71 and the Core i5-4330M is on rank 899, so the Core i7-4600M 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 i7-4600M

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

94%

#59

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

229%

#60

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

226%

#61

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

207%

#62

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

206%

#63

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

204%

#65

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

197%

#66

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

189%

#67

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

189%

#68

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

184%

#71

Core i7-4600M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

98%

#79

Atom D2500

MSRP: $42|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4330M

#887

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1531%

#888

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1508%

#889

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1384%

#890

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1378%

#891

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1366%

#893

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1319%

#894

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1264%

#895

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1262%

#896

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1228%

#899

Core i5-4330M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#900

Core i7-8705G

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#902

Pentium Dual Core T2410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#903

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#905

Core i7-8809G

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

98%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-4600M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-4330M in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-4600M	Core i5-4330M
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-4600M	Core i5-4330M
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 i7-4600M Benchmark Check

Core i5-4330M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4600M and Core i5-4330M

Core i7-4600M

The Core i7-4600M 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 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 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: 3,204 points. Launch price was $346.

Core i5-4330M

The Core i5-4330M 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 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: 3,202 points. Launch price was $275.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4600M and Core i5-4330M share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-4600M versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-4330M — a 2.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-4600M (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). Both are built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i7-4600M scores 3,204 against the Core i5-4330M's 3,202 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-4600M. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-4600M vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-4330M.

Feature	Core i7-4600M	Core i5-4330M
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+3%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz+4%	2.8 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 (2013−2015)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	3,204	3,202
Cinebench R23 Multi	656	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,025	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,132	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the PGA946 socket with PCIe 3.0. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L 1600 MHz on the Core i7-4600M versus DDR3L-1600 on the Core i5-4330M — the Core i7-4600M supports 200% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Core i7-4600M	Core i5-4330M
Socket	PGA946	PGA946
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L 1600 MHz	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Core i7-4600M) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4330M). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 4600 (Core i7-4600M) and HD Graphics 4600 (Core i5-4330M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-4600M targets Mobile, Core i5-4330M targets Mobile.