Athlon X4 830 vs Core i5-4200H

Athlon X4 830 vs Core i5-4200H Performance Spectrum

Athlon X4 830

4 / 4

3,018

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

Ryzen AI Max 390

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-4200H

2 / 4

3,036

+0.6%

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.

Athlon X4 830 vs Core i5-4200H FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Athlon X4 830 vs Core i5-4200H: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Athlon X4 830

2015

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.5% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 65W instead of 512W, a 447W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (3,018 vs 3,036).
❌Launch MSRP is still $70 MSRP, while Core i5-4200H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-4200H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-4200H

2013

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with HD Graphics 4600, while Athlon X4 830 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Athlon X4 830 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌687.7% higher power demand at 512W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Athlon X4 830 better than Core i5-4200H?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Athlon X4 830 is ahead with a 6.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-4200H pulls ahead with 0.6% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-4200H is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Athlon X4 830 is the better buy right now. Athlon X4 830 comes in at an unclear MSRP at $70 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 6.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that Core i5-4200H is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.6% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (43.1 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Athlon X4 830 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2015 vs 2013). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

Athlon X4 830 vs Core i5-4200H Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

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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

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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. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-2133 on the Athlon X4 830 versus DDR3L-1600 on the Core i5-4200H — the Athlon X4 830 supports 33.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon X4 830 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 100% 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+33%	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+100%	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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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.