Celeron G1610 vs Core i5-4200Y
Celeron G1610
Core i5-4200Y
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 Celeron G1610 is positioned at rank 531 and the Core i5-4200Y is on rank 211, so the Core i5-4200Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1610
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4200Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1610 | Core i5-4200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1610 | Core i5-4200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ 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 Celeron G1610 and Core i5-4200Y
Celeron G1610
The Celeron G1610 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 December 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,550 points. Launch price was $388.
Core i5-4200Y
The Core i5-4200Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,558 points. Launch price was $297.
Processing Power
The Celeron G1610 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-4200Y's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Celeron G1610 versus 1.9 GHz on the Core i5-4200Y — a 31.1% clock advantage for the Celeron G1610 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The Celeron G1610 uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-4200Y uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1610 scores 1,550 against the Core i5-4200Y's 1,558 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-4200Y. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 456 vs 574, a 22.9% lead for the Core i5-4200Y that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G1610 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-4200Y.
| Feature | Celeron G1610 | Core i5-4200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz+37% | 1.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+86% | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 3 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,550 | 1,558 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 456 | 574+26% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 778 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1610 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4200Y uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Celeron G1610 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G1610) vs 12 (Core i5-4200Y) — the Celeron G1610 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H61,B75,H77,Z77 (Celeron G1610) and HM86,HM87,QM87 (Core i5-4200Y).
| Feature | Celeron G1610 | Core i5-4200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+33% | 12 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G1610) vs VT-x, EPT (Core i5-4200Y). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron G1610) and HD Graphics 4200 (Core i5-4200Y) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1610 targets Budget, Core i5-4200Y targets Tablet/2-in-1. Direct competitor: Celeron G1610 rivals Pentium G2020; Core i5-4200Y rivals A4-5150M.
| Feature | Celeron G1610 | Core i5-4200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | HD Graphics 4200 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | Budget | Tablet/2-in-1 |
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