Intel Core i5-4278U vs Intel Core i5-7360U

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Intel Core i5-4278U or Intel Core i5-4278U – 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 i5-4278U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4278U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The Intel Core i5-7360U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2016 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7360U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
4 Generation 7
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i 4000U Group Intel Core i 7000U
Intel Core i5-4278U Name Intel Core i5-7360U
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-4278U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4278U is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-7360U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7360U is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
2 CPU Cores 2
4 Threads 4
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 3.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-4278U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4278U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 5100, which has 320 texture shaders
and 40 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-7360U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7360U uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
7.5 Generation 9.5
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2016
-- Max. displays --
40 Execution units 48
320 Shaders 384
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel Iris Graphics 5100 GPU name Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
11.1 Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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 JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 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.
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.
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2133
Yes AES-NI Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 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 15 W watts.
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-4278U is manufactured using a 22 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 i5-7360U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q3/2014 Release date Q4/2016
Haswell U Architecture Kaby Lake U
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
3.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
22 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1168 Socket BGA 1356
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7360U
2C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
8105
8105
Intel Core i5-4278U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
6008
6008

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7360U
2C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
3782
3782
Intel Core i5-4278U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
2836
2836

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7360U
2C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
2493
2493
Intel Core i5-4278U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1869
1869

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7360U
2C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
2055
2055
Intel Core i5-4278U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1478
1478

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7360U
2C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
1866
1866
Intel Core i5-4278U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1688
1688

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7360U
2C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
1112
1112
Intel Core i5-4278U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
889
889

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7360U
2C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
829
829
Intel Core i5-4278U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
647
647

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7360U
2C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
383
383
Intel Core i5-4278U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
272
272