Intel Core i5-4260U vs Intel Core i9-11950H

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Performance
Core i5-4260U
3,1829% of 36,991
Core i9-11950H415% better
16,377.544% of 36,991

The Core i9-11950H has 415% better performance than the Core i5-4260U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-4260U
No data available
Core i9-11950H
29.4624% of 121.53

The Core i9-11950H has 24% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i5-4260U CPU

The Intel Core i5-4260U is a 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The i5-4260U is compatible with FCBGA1168 motherboards and is fabricated on a 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD Graphics 5000 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Core i5-4260U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 128 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 3 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i5-4260U features 2 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1400.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2700.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i5-4260U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD Graphics 5000. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Core i5-4260U has the 511th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 8.60% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i9-11950H CPU

The Intel Core i9-11950H is an end-of-life 8-core (16-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2021 with a suggested retail price of $556. It is part of Intel's Core i9 lineup, which is based on the Tiger Lake-H microarchitecture. The i9-11950H is compatible with Intel BGA 1787 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD Graphics 750 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i9-11950H supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i9-11950H has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 80 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1.25 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 24 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i9-11950H features 8 total cores which can process 16 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.1 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.0 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i9-11950H includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD Graphics 750. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i9-11950H has the 115th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 44.27% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 16,377.5 score and $556 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 29.46. This is the 120th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCore i5-4260UCore i9-11950H
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Series--Core i9
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release Date--Q2 2021
Launch Price (MSRP)--$556
Production Status--End-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i5-4260U
3,1829% of 36,991
Core i9-11950H415% better
16,377.544% of 36,991

The Core i9-11950H has 415% better performance than the Core i5-4260U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i5-4260U is ranked 511th with a score of 3,182, and the Core i9-11950H is ranked 115th with a score of 16,377.5.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-4260U
No data available
Core i9-11950H
29.4624% of 121.53

The Core i9-11950H has 56% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i9-11950H's 29.46 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i5-4260U or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-11800H16,736+426%
Core i7-10875H16,622+422%
Core i9-11950H16,377.5+415%
Core i7-1370P16,281+412%
Core i9-10980HK16,268+411%
Core i5-2410M3,211+1%
Core i3-10100Y3,210+1%
Core i5-4260U3,182
Core i5-4210U3,181-0%
Core i3-4000M3,161-1%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i5-4260U orCore i9-11950H
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i9-13905H34.28+16%
Core i9-11900H34.22+16%
Core i5-11300H34.08+16%
Core i7-1360P32.42+10%
Core i9-11980HK30.63+4%
Core i9-11950H29.46
Core i7-1365U28.34-4%
Core i7-1355U28.03-5%
Xeon E-2276M27.93-5%
Core i7-11370H27.51-7%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCore i5-4260UCore i9-11950H
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
3,182
16,377.5
(+414.69%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
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7,614.5
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
239
1,954
(+717.57%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
105
242.5
(+130.95%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
1,430
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Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
737
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CPU Mark Multi-Thread
2,326
21,341
(+817.5%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,467
3,197
(+117.93%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCore i5-4260UCore i9-11950H
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Foundry--Intel
Process Size22 nm10 nm
Transistors1,300 million--

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCore i5-4260UCore i9-11950H
Series--Core i9
Microarchitecture--Tiger Lake-H
CodenameHaswellTiger Lake-H
Memory Support--DDR4
Memory Channels--Dual-channel
ECC Memory--No

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCore i5-4260UCore i9-11950H
Cores28
Threads416
Clock Speed1400.0 MHz2.1 GHz
Turbo Clock2700.0 MHz5.0 GHz
Base Clock--100 MHz
Multiplier--21.0x
Multiplier Unlocked--No

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCore i5-4260UCore i9-11950H
L1 Cache128 KB80 KB
L2 Cache512 KB1.25 MB
L3 Cache3 MB24 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCore i5-4260UCore i9-11950H
SocketFCBGA1168Intel BGA 1787
PCI Express--PCIe 4.0 x20
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W35 W
Tcase Max--72 °C
TJ Max100 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCore i5-4260UCore i9-11950H
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 5000UHD Graphics 750
Extensions / Technologies--MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, HTT, AES-NI, TSX, SIPP, TXT, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, Boost 3.0

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.