i5-4200M vs i7-4610M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4610M
2014
2 cores / 4 threads, 37 Watt
2.03
+15.3%
Core i5-4200M
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 37 Watt
1.76

Core i7-4610M outperforms Core i5-4200M by a moderate 15% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4610M and Core i5-4200M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19182030
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i5
Power efficiency5.194.50
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date1 February 2014 (10 years ago)4 June 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$346$225

Detailed specifications

Core i7-4610M and Core i5-4200M 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 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz3.1 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)512 KB
L3 cache4 MB (shared)3 MB
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size118 mm2130 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)100 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,300 million960 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4610M and Core i5-4200M 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
SocketFCPGA946FCPGA946
Power consumption (TDP)37 Watt37 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4610M and Core i5-4200M. 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++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Thermal Monitoring++
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-4610M and Core i5-4200M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
Anti-Theft++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4610M and Core i5-4200M are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4610M and Core i5-4200M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4600Intel HD Graphics 4600
Max video memory2 GB2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHz1.15 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4610M and Core i5-4200M integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4610M and Core i5-4200M integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort30Hz at 4096x21603840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data2880x1800@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4610M and Core i5-4200M integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1211.2/12
OpenGL4.34.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4610M and Core i5-4200M.

PCIe version33
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i7-4610M 2.03
+15.3%
i5-4200M 1.76

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.

i7-4610M 3223
+15%
i5-4200M 2803

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.

i7-4610M 1030
+17.6%
i5-4200M 876

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.

i7-4610M 1904
+11.8%
i5-4200M 1703

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.03 1.76
Recency 1 February 2014 4 June 2013

i7-4610M has a 15.3% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 7 months.

The Core i7-4610M is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4200M in performance tests.


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