Core i5-4200M vs Phenom II X2 X640 BE
Core i5-4200M
Phenom II X2 X640 BE
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 Core i5-4200M is positioned at rank 1025 and the Phenom II X2 X640 BE is on rank 136, so the Phenom II X2 X640 BE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4200M
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X2 X640 BE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4200M | Phenom II X2 X640 BE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($225) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4200M | Phenom II X2 X640 BE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($225) | ✅ 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 Core i5-4200M and Phenom II X2 X640 BE
Core i5-4200M
The Core i5-4200M 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,809 points. Launch price was $225.
Phenom II X2 X640 BE
The Phenom II X2 X640 BE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,839 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i5-4200M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Phenom II X2 X640 BE's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Core i5-4200M versus 3.2 GHz on the Phenom II X2 X640 BE — a 3.2% clock advantage for the Phenom II X2 X640 BE. The Core i5-4200M uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Phenom II X2 X640 BE uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4200M scores 2,809 against the Phenom II X2 X640 BE's 2,839 — a 1.1% lead for the Phenom II X2 X640 BE.
| Feature | Core i5-4200M | Phenom II X2 X640 BE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Champlain (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,809 | 2,839+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-4200M uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II X2 X640 BE uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-4200M | Phenom II X2 X640 BE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA946 | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| 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 (Core i5-4200M) / not specified (Phenom II X2 X640 BE). The Core i5-4200M includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Phenom II X2 X640 BE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4200M targets Mobile.
| Feature | Core i5-4200M | Phenom II X2 X640 BE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 4600 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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