i5-4260U vs i5-4288U

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-4288U
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 28 Watt
1.69
+14.2%
Core i5-4260U
2014
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.48

Core i5-4288U outperforms Core i5-4260U by a moderate 14% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-4288U and Core i5-4260U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20622169
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Core i5
Power efficiency5.619.16
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date4 June 2013 (11 years ago)14 April 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$342$325

Detailed specifications

Core i5-4288U and Core i5-4260U 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 speed2.6 GHz1.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz2.7 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)512 KB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)3 MB
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size118 mm2181 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million1300 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-4288U and Core i5-4260U 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
SocketFCBGA1168FCBGA1168
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4288U and Core i5-4260U. 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)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
GPIO++
Smart Connect++
FDI--
AMT9.59.5
Matrix Storage--
HD Audio++
RST++

Security technologies

Core i5-4288U and Core i5-4260U 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 i5-4288U and Core i5-4260U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-4288U and Core i5-4260U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel Iris Graphics 5100Intel HD Graphics 5000
Max video memory2 GB2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-4288U and Core i5-4260U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-4288U and Core i5-4260U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43280x2000@60Hz3280x2000@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3200x2000@60Hz3200x2000@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-4288U and Core i5-4260U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1211.2/12
OpenGL4.34.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-4288U and Core i5-4260U.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes1212
PCI support--
USB revision3.03.0
Total number of SATA ports44
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports44
Integrated IDE--
Number of USB ports44
Integrated LAN--
UART++

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.

i5-4288U 1.69
+14.2%
i5-4260U 1.48

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.

i5-4288U 2642
+14.8%
i5-4260U 2302

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.

i5-4288U 903
+19.6%
i5-4260U 755

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.

i5-4288U 1739
+21.3%
i5-4260U 1434

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.69 1.48
Integrated graphics card 1.93 1.52
Recency 4 June 2013 14 April 2014
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 15 Watt

i5-4288U has a 14.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 27% faster integrated GPU.

i5-4260U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 10 months, and 86.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-4288U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4260U in performance tests.


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