Core i5-7260U vs Core i5-4460

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-4460
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 84 Watt
3.16
+22.5%

Core i5-4460 outperforms Core i5-7260U by a significant 22% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-4460 and Core i5-7260U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking15311651
Place by popularity38not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.24no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5 (Desktop)Intel Core i5
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
Release date1 June 2014 (10 years ago)3 January 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$182$304
Current price$90 (0.5x MSRP)$754 (2.5x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-4460 and Core i5-7260U basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.2 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cache256 KB128 KB
L2 cache1 MB512 KB
L3 cache6 MB4 MB
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size177 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature73 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1400 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-4460 and Core i5-7260U compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1150FCBGA1356
Power consumption (TDP)84 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4460 and Core i5-7260U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
eDRAMno data64 MB
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP--
Smart Responseno data+
FDI+no data
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i5-4460 and Core i5-7260U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPXno data+
Identity Protection++
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-4460 and Core i5-7260U are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-4460 and Core i5-7260U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s34.1 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 4600Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640
Max video memory2 GB32 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz950 MHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-4460 and Core i5-7260U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVIno data+
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-4460 and Core i5-7260U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096x2304@30Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60HzN/A

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-4460 and Core i5-7260U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1212
OpenGL4.34.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-4460 and Core i5-7260U.

PCIe versionUp to 3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1612

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-4460 3.16
+22.5%
i5-7260U 2.58

Core i5-4460 outperforms Core i5-7260U by 22% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i5-4460 4885
+22.6%
i5-7260U 3984

Core i5-4460 outperforms Core i5-7260U by 23% in Passmark.

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i5-4460 1055
i5-7260U 1096
+3.9%

Core i5-7260U outperforms Core i5-4460 by 4% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i5-4460 2929
+27%
i5-7260U 2307

Core i5-4460 outperforms Core i5-7260U by 27% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Benchmark coverage: 15%

i5-4460 496
+33%
i5-7260U 373

Core i5-4460 outperforms Core i5-7260U by 33% in Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core.

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

Benchmark coverage: 15%

i5-4460 136
i5-7260U 142
+4.4%

Core i5-7260U outperforms Core i5-4460 by 4% in Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.16 2.58
Integrated graphics card 1.84 3.85
Recency 1 June 2014 3 January 2017
Physical cores 4 2
Cost $182 $304
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 84 Watt 15 Watt

The Core i5-4460 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-7260U in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-4460 is a desktop processor while Core i5-7260U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-4460 and Core i5-7260U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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