Core i5-4200H vs Core i7-5600U

Core i5-4200H

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2013

Core i7-5600U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-4200H

2 / 4

3,036

+0.8%

3,011

0.0%

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 Core i5-4200H is positioned at rank 221 and the Core i7-5600U is on rank 341, so the Core i5-4200H offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4200H

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#209

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

387%

#210

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

381%

#211

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

350%

#212

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

348%

#213

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

345%

#215

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

333%

#216

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

319%

#217

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

319%

#218

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

310%

#221

Core i5-4200H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5600U

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

97%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

96%

#329

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

487%

#330

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

480%

#331

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

441%

#332

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

439%

#333

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

435%

#335

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

420%

#336

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

403%

#337

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

402%

#338

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

391%

#341

Core i7-5600U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-4200H delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-5600U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-4200H	Core i7-5600U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-4200H	Core i7-5600U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i5-4200H Benchmark Check

Core i7-5600U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4200H and Core i7-5600U

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.

Core i7-5600U

The Core i7-5600U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,011 points. Launch price was $393.

⚡

Processing Power

Both the Core i5-4200H and Core i7-5600U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Core i5-4200H versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-5600U — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-4200H (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i5-4200H uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-5600U uses Broadwell-U (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4200H scores 3,036 against the Core i7-5600U's 3,011 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-4200H. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-4200H vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-5600U.

Feature	Core i5-4200H	Core i7-5600U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz+6%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+8%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB	4 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Broadwell-U (2015)
PassMark	3,036	3,011
Geekbench 6 Single	990	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,927	—

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4200H uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-5600U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-4200H	Core i7-5600U
Socket	BGA1364	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

🔧

Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-4200H) / not specified (Core i7-5600U). The Core i5-4200H includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Core i7-5600U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4200H targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-4200H rivals Core i7-4500U.