Intel Core i5-6260U vs Core i7-4578U

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Combined performance score

i7-4578U
2.01

Core i5-6260U outperforms Core i7-4578U by 4% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i7-4578U and Core i5-6260U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking17961762
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i5
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Skylake (2015−2016)
Release date21 July 2014 (9 years old)1 September 2015 (8 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$426$304
Current price$900 (2.1x MSRP)$569 (1.9x MSRP)

Technical specs

Core i7-4578U and Core i5-6260U 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 cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3 GHz1.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz2.9 GHz
L1 cache128 KB128 KB
L2 cache512 KB512 KB
L3 cache4 MB4 MB
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size181 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1300 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4578U and Core i5-6260U 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
SocketFCBGA1168FCBGA1356
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4578U and Core i5-6260U. 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
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPPno data-
Smart Responseno data+
FDI+no data
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i7-4578U and Core i5-6260U 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 Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4578U and Core i5-6260U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4578U and Core i5-6260U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3, DDR4
Maximum memory size16 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
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Intel Iris Graphics 5100Intel Iris Graphics 540
Max video memory2 GB32 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz950 MHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4578U and Core i5-6260U integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4578U and Core i5-6260U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.43200x2000@60Hz4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3200x2000@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/AN/A

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4578U and Core i5-6260U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1212
OpenGL4.34.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4578U and Core i5-6260U.

PCIe version23.0
PCI Express lanes1212

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.

i7-4578U 2.01
i5-6260U 2.09
+4%

Core i5-6260U outperforms Core i7-4578U by 4% in our combined 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%

i7-4578U 3087
i5-6260U 3208
+3.9%

Core i5-6260U outperforms Core i7-4578U by 4% 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%

i7-4578U 838
i5-6260U 948
+13.1%

Core i5-6260U outperforms Core i7-4578U by 13% 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%

i7-4578U 1574
i5-6260U 1961
+24.6%

Core i5-6260U outperforms Core i7-4578U by 25% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 2.01 2.09
Integrated graphics card 1.81 3.05
Recency 21 July 2014 1 September 2015
Cost $426 $304
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 15 Watt

We couldn't decide between Core i7-4578U and Core i5-6260U. The differences in performance seem too small.


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