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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£230
  • Avg. price in US: ~$310
  • PassMark benchmark result: 2611
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: 2.9 GHz

Intel Core i5 4258U review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

3.4

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.4

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
3.4

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

2.8

Performance

18.0%

3.8

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

2.8

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

5.7

Power & Thermal

4.0%

6.5

Platform

1.0%

6.9

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 1.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    2.0

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    2.2

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.3

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.4

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.2
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.1

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.6

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.4

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Core i5-4258U is a dual-core mobile processor based on the 22nm Haswell architecture, featuring 4 threads via Hyper-Threading, a 2.4 GHz base clock, and a Turbo Boost frequency of up to 2.9 GHz. A primary characteristic is its integrated Intel Iris Graphics 5100 with 40 execution units, which provides superior graphical performance compared to standard HD graphics of its era. Main pros include a relatively high 28W TDP that allows for better sustained performance in larger ultrabooks, 3MB of L3 cache, and support for AVX2 and FMA instruction sets for optimized calculations. However, notable cons include its dated 2-core configuration which struggles with modern multitasking, a locked multiplier that prevents overclocking, and a limitation to older DDR3L-1333/1600 memory standards.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i5 4258U

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

3.4
Intel Core i5 4258U has a technical score of 3.37 points, which is lower than that of 96.4% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Intel Core i5 4258U has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

3.4

Overall score

40.0%

9.3

Price

5.2
Intel Core i5 4258U has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.2 points, which is lower than 93.9% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
Intel Core i5 4258U belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FCBGA1168
Intel Core i5 4258U uses the FCBGA1168 CPU socket, which is older than that of 94.7% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Core i5 4258U uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

2
Intel Core i5 4258U has 2 CPU cores, which is fewer than 79.3% of processors and equal to 20.6% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

4
Intel Core i5 4258U offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.3% of processors and equal to 26.6% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
Intel Core i5 4258U offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

2.9 GHz
Intel Core i5 4258U reaches a boost clock of 2.9 GHz which is lower than that of 94% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

2 x 2.4 GHz
Intel Core i5 4258U has a base clock of 2x2.4 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

22 nm
Intel Core i5 4258U uses a 22 nm process node, which is older than that of 84.6% of processors and equal to that of 10.1% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 22 nm
Intel Core i5 4258U is built on the Intel 22 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 84.6% of processors and equal to that of 10.1% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

3 MB
Intel Core i5 4258U has an L3 cache of 3 MB which is smaller than that of 84.8% of processors and equal to that of 5.6% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

0.5 MB
Intel Core i5 4258U has an L2 cache of 0.5 MB which is smaller than that of 84.8% of processors and equal to that of 15.2% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

128 KB
Intel Core i5 4258U has an L1 cache of 128 KB which is smaller than that of 83.1% of processors and equal to that of 14.9% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR3
Intel Core i5 4258U supports DDR DDR3, which is older than that of 86.3% of processors and equal to that of 13.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

1,600 MHz
Intel Core i5 4258U supports memory speeds up to 1600 MHz, which is lower than that of 87.3% of processors and equal to 11.3% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR3-1600 MHz
Intel Core i5 4258U supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR3-1600 MHz, which is lower than that of 87.6% of processors and equal to 8.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

16 GB
Intel Core i5 4258U supports up to 16 GB of memory, which is less than 91.7% of processors and equal to 6.4% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Intel Core i5 4258U includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel Iris Graphics 5100
Intel Core i5 4258U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 5100 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 62.5% of processors and equal to that in 0.4% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

40
Intel Core i5 4258U has 40 GPU execution units, which is more than 80.8% of processors and equal to 1.7% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

200 MHz
Intel Core i5 4258U has an integrated GPU clock of 200 MHz which is lower than that of 96.4% of processors and equal to that of 3.3% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode/encode), VC-1 (HW decode)
Intel Core i5 4258U supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode/encode), VC-1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 53% of processors and equal to 4.9% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

28 W
Intel Core i5 4258U has a TDP of 28 W which is lower than that of 67.2% of processors and equal to that of 7.2% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

28 W
Intel Core i5 4258U has a base power of 28 W which is lower than that of 67.2% of processors and equal to that of 6.8% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

1 seconds
Intel Core i5 4258U has a turbo duration of 1 seconds which is longer than that of 96.4% of processors and equal to that of 3.6% of processors.
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

no
Intel Core i5 4258U does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Core i5 4258U vs the average processor

  • 5.16x faster classroom rendering
    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (4,086.3 vs 791.745). The average processor needs 791.745 for the Blender Classroom test.
    What it is: A Blender render result based on the Classroom scene, used to show how quickly the processor can complete a demanding rendering workload.
    When it matters: When rendering speed matters for 3D work, content creation, or other workloads that behave like long multi-core renders.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >1500

    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (4,086.3 vs 791.745). The average processor needs 791.745 for the Blender Classroom test.4,086.34 vs 791.745
  • 37.8% lower base power
    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower base power draw than the average processor (28 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower base power draw than the average processor (28 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.28 W vs 45 W
  • 37.8% lower TDP
    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower TDP than the average processor (28 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
    When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <30 W

    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower TDP than the average processor (28 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.28 W vs 45 W
  • 5.16x faster classroom rendering
    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (4,086.3 vs 791.745). The average processor needs 791.745 for the Blender Classroom test.
  • 37.8% lower base power
    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower base power draw than the average processor (28 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 37.8% lower TDP
    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower TDP than the average processor (28 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

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Performance
Power & Thermal
  • 7 year/s older release date
    Intel Core i5 4258U has an older release date than the average processor (2,013 vs 2,020).
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core i5 4258U uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,168 vs FP2).
  • No crypto acceleration
    Intel Core i5 4258U does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • Older TPM support
    Intel Core i5 4258U supports an older TPM version than the average processor (TPM 1.2 vs PTT 2.0).
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core i5 4258U supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • 32.6% lower boost clock
    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 36.9% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,567 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i5 4258U has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 43% lower single-core score
    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (838 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 49.2% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (246 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 82.6% lower multi-core score
    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (836 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 75.2% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,611 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Core i5 4258U has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 37.5% lower bus transfer rate
    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
  • 37.5% lower bus speed
    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower bus speed than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
  • 83.3% larger process node
    Intel Core i5 4258U has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 62.5% smaller L3 cache
    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (3 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 66.7% smaller L1 cache
    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (128 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Core i5 4258U has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 12.5% less L3 per core
    Intel Core i5 4258U has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core i5 4258U uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Haswell vs Kaby Lake).
  • 71.7% fewer transistors
    Intel Core i5 4258U has fewer transistors than the average processor (1.4 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • Less advanced foundry
    Intel Core i5 4258U uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 22 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • Older DDR support
    Intel Core i5 4258U supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
  • 44.1% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (25.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 45.4% lower memory speed
    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (1,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Older PCIe version
    Intel Core i5 4258U supports an older PCIe version than the average processor (2 vs 3.0).
  • 4 fewer PCIe lanes
    Intel Core i5 4258U has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (12 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • 75% less memory capacity
    Intel Core i5 4258U has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • 75% less memory per DIMM
    Intel Core i5 4258U has fewer memory per DIMM than the average processor (8 GB vs 32 GB). The average processor supports 32 GB of memory per DIMM.
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    Intel Core i5 4258U supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8).
  • 42.9% lower GPU clock speed
    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (200 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
  • No configurable TDP
    Intel Core i5 4258U does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 27 seconds shorter turbo duration
    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower turbo duration limit than the average processor (1 seconds vs 28 seconds). The average processor maintains turbo for 28 seconds.
  • 32.6% lower boost clock
    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.2.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 36.9% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,567 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,567 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,567 vs 2,483
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i5 4258U has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Intel Core i5 4258U has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • 43% lower single-core score
    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (838 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (838 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.838 vs 1,471
  • 49.2% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (246 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about lighter workloads, interface responsiveness, or software that still depends heavily on one fast core.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >600

    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (246 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.246 vs 484
  • 82.6% lower multi-core score
    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (836 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (836 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.836 vs 4,793
  • 83.3% larger process node
    Intel Core i5 4258U has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    Intel Core i5 4258U has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.22 nm vs 12 nm
  • 75.2% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,611 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    Intel Core i5 4258U has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,611 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.2,611 vs 10,532.5
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What customers like about Intel Core i5 4258U?

  • Integrated Iris Graphics 5100 is significantly faster than standard HD Graphics 4000, competing with lower mid-range dedicated cards
  • Sufficient performance for office multitasking, multimedia, and light video editing
  • Consistent performance under varying real-world conditions
  • Support for modern instruction sets like AVX2 and FMA which can improve performance in specific applications
  • Lower heat output and quiet fan operation reported in some laptop models

What customers dislike about Intel Core i5 4258U?

  • Outdated dual-core architecture that struggles with modern, high-end gaming or demanding quad-core optimized applications
  • Relatively high 28W TDP limits its use in smaller, passively cooled or ultra-slim designs
  • Performance is heavily dependent on the speed of the system's dual-channel memory
  • Significantly outperformed by newer generations (e.g., 8th-11th gen) in multi-threaded tasks and energy efficiency
  • Benchmark scores are considerably lower compared to modern mobile processor peak performers

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cpubenchmark.net
30/03/2026
Intel Core i5-4258U @ 2.40GHz - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-4258U is a dual-core 4th-generation Haswell mobile processor launched in Q3 2013, featuring Hyper-Threading with a 2.40 GHz base and 2.90 GHz turbo frequency. Designed for larger ultrabooks, it excels in productivity with integrated Intel Iris Graphics 5100, which offers superior performance to standard HD graphics of its era. Key advantages include robust...Read more

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uk.pcmag.com
01/07/2026
Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (2013) Review Would you like me to look for benchmarks specifically comparing this 28W Haswell chip against modern low-volta...

The 2013 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display is hailed by PCMag UK as a top-tier ultraportable that balances high-end performance with impressive battery life. Key strengths include a brilliant 2,560-by-1,600 resolution Retina display and the efficiency of the Haswell-based Core i5 processor, which allows for over 11 hours of usage. PCMag UKFeaturing a premium, slightly thinner...Read more

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au.pcmag.com
01/07/2026
Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch with Retina Display (2013)

The 2013 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display received an "Outstanding" 4.5/5 rating from PCMag Australia, praised for being thinner, lighter, and faster thanks to Intel "Haswell" processors. Key advantages include the high-resolution 2,560-by-1,600 display, exceptional 11-hour battery life, and robust port selection (Thunderbolt 2, HDMI). While the price dropped, drawbacks...Read more

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browser.geekbench.com
29/03/2026
Geekbench 6 Benchmark Results for Intel Core i5-4258U

The Intel Core i5-4258U is a 2013 dual-core Haswell processor (2.4–2.9 GHz) designed for 14-inch or larger ultrabooks, balancing portability with a 28W TDP. A key advantage is the integrated Intel Iris Graphics 5100, which offers superior multimedia and light gaming capabilities compared to standard mobile CPUs of its time, bolstered by AVX2 support. However, the 28W TDP results in...Read more

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