Intel Core i5-5250U vs Intel Core i5-4278U
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-5250U and Intel Core i5-4278U processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-5250U
- CPU is newer: launch date 5 month(s) later
- Around 5% higher maximum core temperature: 105°C vs 100 °C
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- Around 87% lower typical power consumption: 15 Watt vs 28 Watt
- Around 15% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1320 vs 1145
- Around 9% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 2237 vs 2044
- Around 15% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1320 vs 1145
- Around 9% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 2237 vs 2044
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 5 January 2015 vs 21 July 2014 |
| Maximum core temperature | 105°C vs 100 °C |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 22 nm |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 Watt vs 28 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1320 vs 1145 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2237 vs 2044 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1320 vs 1145 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2237 vs 2044 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-4278U
- Around 15% higher clock speed: 3.10 GHz vs 2.70 GHz
- Around 13% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1709 vs 1515
- Around 16% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 2825 vs 2443
- Around 19% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 687 vs 578
- Around 21% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 1505 vs 1247
- Around 21% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 2.179 vs 1.806
- Around 7% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 35.732 vs 33.387
- Around 12% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.258 vs 0.231
- Around 18% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 1.045 vs 0.885
- Around 16% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 2.564 vs 2.219
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Maximum frequency | 3.10 GHz vs 2.70 GHz |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1709 vs 1515 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 2825 vs 2443 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 687 vs 578 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1505 vs 1247 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 2.179 vs 1.806 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 35.732 vs 33.387 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.258 vs 0.231 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 1.045 vs 0.885 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 2.564 vs 2.219 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3331 vs 3322 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3331 vs 3322 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i5-5250U
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-4278U
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| Name | Intel Core i5-5250U | Intel Core i5-4278U |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1515 | 1709 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 2443 | 2825 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 578 | 687 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1247 | 1505 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 1.806 | 2.179 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 33.387 | 35.732 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.231 | 0.258 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 0.885 | 1.045 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 2.219 | 2.564 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1320 | 1145 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2237 | 2044 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3322 | 3331 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1320 | 1145 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2237 | 2044 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3322 | 3331 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i5-5250U | Intel Core i5-4278U | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Broadwell | Haswell |
| Launch date | 5 January 2015 | 21 July 2014 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $315 | $315 |
| Place in performance rating | 1965 | 1967 |
| Price now | $441.89 | |
| Processor Number | i5-5250U | i5-4278U |
| Series | 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors | 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors |
| Status | Launched | Launched |
| Value for money (0-100) | 2.39 | |
| Vertical segment | Mobile | Mobile |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 1.60 GHz | 2.60 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI2 | 5 GT/s DMI2 |
| Die size | 133 mm | 181 mm |
| L1 cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
| L3 cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 22 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 105 °C | |
| Maximum core temperature | 105°C | 100 °C |
| Maximum frequency | 2.70 GHz | 3.10 GHz |
| Number of cores | 2 | 2 |
| Number of threads | 4 | 4 |
| Transistor count | 1900 Million | 1300 Million |
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | 25.6 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR3L 1333/1600, LPDDR3 1600/1866 | DDR3L-1333, 1600; LPDDR3-1333, 1600 |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x1626 | 0xA2E |
| Graphics base frequency | 300 MHz | 200 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 950 MHz | 1.10 GHz |
| Graphics max frequency | 950 MHz | 1.1 GHz |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 16 GB | 2 GB |
| Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 6000 | Intel® Iris® Graphics 5100 |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Graphics image quality |
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| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 3840x2160@60Hz | 3200x2000@60Hz |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 2560X1600@60Hz | 3280x2000@60Hz |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 11.2/12 | 11.2/12 |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Compatibility |
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| Configurable TDP-down | 9.5 W | |
| Configurable TDP-down Frequency | 600 MHz | |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 40mm x24mm x 1.3mm | 40mm x 24mm x 1.5mm |
| Sockets supported | FCBGA1168 | FCBGA1168 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 Watt | 28 Watt |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 12 | 12 |
| PCI Express revision | 2.0 | 2 |
| PCIe configurations | 4x1, 2x4 | 4x1, 2x4 |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Fast Memory Access | ||
| Intel® Flex Memory Access | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Smart Response technology | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
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