Celeron J4005 vs Core i5-4202Y
Celeron J4005
Core i5-4202Y
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 J4005 is positioned at rank 417 and the Core i5-4202Y is on rank 964, so the Celeron J4005 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron J4005
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4202Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron J4005 | Core i5-4202Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron J4005 | Core i5-4202Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 J4005 and Core i5-4202Y
Celeron J4005
The Celeron J4005 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2017 (7 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,543 points. Launch price was $107.
Core i5-4202Y
The Core i5-4202Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,552 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron J4005 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-4202Y's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Celeron J4005 versus 2 GHz on the Core i5-4202Y — a 29.8% clock advantage for the Celeron J4005 (base: 2 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Celeron J4005 uses the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-4202Y uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J4005 scores 1,543 against the Core i5-4202Y's 1,552 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-4202Y. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 450 vs 589, a 26.8% lead for the Core i5-4202Y that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 800 vs 1,030 (25.1% advantage for the Core i5-4202Y). L3 cache: 4 MB on the Celeron J4005 vs 3 MB on the Core i5-4202Y.
| Feature | Celeron J4005 | Core i5-4202Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz+35% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz+25% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total)+700% | 512 kB |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Goldmont Plus (2017) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,543 | 1,552 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 450 | 589+31% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 800 | 1,030+29% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron J4005 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4202Y uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Celeron J4005 versus DDR3L-1600 / LPDDR3-1600 on the Core i5-4202Y — the Celeron J4005 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-4202Y supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 6 (Celeron J4005) vs 12 (Core i5-4202Y) — the Core i5-4202Y offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Celeron J4005) and HM86,HM87 (Core i5-4202Y).
| Feature | Celeron J4005 | Core i5-4202Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1090 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400+33% | DDR3L-1600 / LPDDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 6 | 12+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron J4005) vs VT-x / EPT (Core i5-4202Y). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 600 (Celeron J4005) and Intel HD Graphics 4200 (Core i5-4202Y) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J4005 targets Entry Level Desktop, Core i5-4202Y targets Ultra-portable. Direct competitor: Celeron J4005 rivals Ryzen Embedded R1102G.
| Feature | Celeron J4005 | Core i5-4202Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | Intel HD Graphics 4200 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x / EPT |
| Target Use | Entry Level Desktop | Ultra-portable |
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