CPU
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Pentium 1403 v2
Core i5-4260U
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 Pentium 1403 v2 is positioned at rank 708 and the Core i5-4260U is on rank 296, so the Core i5-4260U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 1403 v2
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4260U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 1403 v2 | Core i5-4260U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 1403 v2 | Core i5-4260U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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 Pentium 1403 v2 and Core i5-4260U
Pentium 1403 v2
The Pentium 1403 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,284 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i5-4260U
The Core i5-4260U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 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 2.7 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: 2,311 points. Launch price was $325.
Processing Power
The Pentium 1403 v2 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-4260U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Pentium 1403 v2 versus 2.7 GHz on the Core i5-4260U — a 3.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-4260U (base: 2.6 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The Pentium 1403 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-4260U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 1403 v2 scores 2,284 against the Core i5-4260U's 2,311 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i5-4260U. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Pentium 1403 v2 vs 3 MB on the Core i5-4260U.
| Feature | Pentium 1403 v2 | Core i5-4260U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.7 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+86% | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+100% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,284 | 2,311+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 1403 v2 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4260U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 1403 v2 | Core i5-4260U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1356 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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