Intel Core i5-6300U vs Intel Core i5-4310M

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-6300U or Intel Core i5-6300U – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-6300U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6300U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Core i5-4310M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4310M, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 946 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-6300U Name Intel Core i5-4310M
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
6 Generation 4
Intel Core i 6000U Group Intel Core i 4000M/4000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-6300U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6300U is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-4310M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4310M is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.3 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.4 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
4 Threads 4
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.3 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-6300U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6300U uses the Intel HD Graphics 520, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-4310M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4310M uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2013
12 Direct X 11.1
Intel HD Graphics 520 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
14 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 160
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
24 Execution units 20
9 Generation 7.5
0.95 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.25 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode VP9 No
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 37 W watts.
25 W TDP up None
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 37 W
7.5 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-6300U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-4310M is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Q3/2015 Release date Q4/2013
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Skylake U Architecture Haswell H
14 nm Technology 22 nm
BGA 1356 Socket PGA 946
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
281 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4310M
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
6135
6135
Intel Core i5-6300U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
5973
5973

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6300U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
3158
3158
Intel Core i5-4310M
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
2865
2865

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4310M
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
2058
2058
Intel Core i5-6300U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
2021
2021

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4310M
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1761
1761
Intel Core i5-6300U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
1364
1364

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4310M
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
990
990
Intel Core i5-6300U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
967
967

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4310M
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
321
321
Intel Core i5-6300U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
281
281