CPU
GPU
Athlon X4 830
Core i5-4200H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Athlon X4 830 is positioned at rank 476 and the Core i5-4200H is on rank 221, so the Core i5-4200H offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 830
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4200H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X4 830 | Core i5-4200H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X4 830 | Core i5-4200H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon X4 830 and Core i5-4200H
Athlon X4 830
The Athlon X4 830 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,018 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i5-4200H
The Core i5-4200H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,036 points. Launch price was $257.
Processing Power
The Athlon X4 830 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4200H offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon X4 830 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Athlon X4 830 versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i5-4200H — identical boost frequencies (base: 3 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Athlon X4 830 uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i5-4200H uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X4 830 scores 3,018 against the Core i5-4200H's 3,036 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-4200H.
| Feature | Athlon X4 830 | Core i5-4200H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+7% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 512 kB |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Kaveri (2014−2015) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,018 | 3,036 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 990 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,927 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X4 830 uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4200H uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-2133 memory speed. The Athlon X4 830 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD FM2+ (Athlon X4 830) and HM86,HM87,QM87 (Core i5-4200H).
| Feature | Athlon X4 830 | Core i5-4200H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | BGA1364 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-2133 | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon X4 830) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-4200H). The Core i5-4200H includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Athlon X4 830 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4200H targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-4200H rivals Core i7-4500U.
| Feature | Athlon X4 830 | Core i5-4200H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 4600 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Productivity |
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