Core i5-4200U vs Celeron G5900T
Core i5-4200U
Celeron G5900T
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. The Core i5-4200U is positioned at rank #243 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4200U
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G5900T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4200U | Celeron G5900T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4200U | Celeron G5900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 i5-4200U and Celeron G5900T
Core i5-4200U
The Core i5-4200U 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 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,176 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron G5900T
The Celeron G5900T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 2,192 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i5-4200U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron G5900T's 2 cores. The Core i5-4200U is built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-4200U scores 2,176 against the Celeron G5900T's 2,192 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron G5900T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 733 vs 748, a 2% lead for the Celeron G5900T that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-4200U vs 2 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Celeron G5900T.
| Feature | Core i5-4200U | Celeron G5900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 3.2 GHz+100% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total)+50% | 2 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | — |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | — |
| PassMark | 2,176 | 2,192 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 733 | 748+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 750 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-4200U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G5900T uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1600 on the Core i5-4200U versus DDR4-2666 on the Celeron G5900T — the Celeron G5900T supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G5900T supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i5-4200U) vs 16 (Celeron G5900T) — the Celeron G5900T offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM86,HM87,QM87 (Core i5-4200U) and H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Celeron G5900T).
| Feature | Core i5-4200U | Celeron G5900T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | DDR4-2666+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 128 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 16+33% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-4200U) vs VT-x (Celeron G5900T). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4400 (Core i5-4200U) and UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron G5900T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4200U targets Thin & Light Laptop, Celeron G5900T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-4200U rivals A6-5350M; Celeron G5900T rivals Pentium Gold G6400T.
| Feature | Core i5-4200U | Celeron G5900T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 4400 | UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x |
| Target Use | Thin & Light Laptop | Budget |
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