CPU
GPU
Core i5-4200U
Celeron J3455E
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
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4200U | Celeron J3455E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4200U | Celeron J3455E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Core i5-4200U and Celeron J3455E
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 J3455E
The Celeron J3455E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L/LPDDR3 up to 1866 MT/s; LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 2,193 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i5-4200U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron J3455E offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron J3455E has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core i5-4200U versus 2.3 GHz on the Celeron J3455E — a 12.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-4200U (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Core i5-4200U is built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-4200U scores 2,176 against the Celeron J3455E's 2,193 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron J3455E. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 733 vs 450, a 47.8% lead for the Core i5-4200U that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-4200U vs 2 MB on the Celeron J3455E.
| Feature | Core i5-4200U | Celeron J3455E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz+13% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz+7% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total)+50% | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | — |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | — |
| PassMark | 2,176 | 2,193 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 733+63% | 450 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 850 |
Memory & Platform
Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1600 on the Core i5-4200U versus DDR4-2400 on the Celeron J3455E — the Celeron J3455E supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-4200U 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: 12 (Core i5-4200U) vs 6 (Celeron J3455E) — the Core i5-4200U offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM86,HM87,QM87 (Core i5-4200U) and N/A (SoC) (Celeron J3455E).
| Feature | Core i5-4200U | Celeron J3455E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | — |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | DDR4-2400+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12+100% | 6 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-4200U) vs VT-x (Celeron J3455E). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4400 (Core i5-4200U) and HD Graphics 500 (Celeron J3455E) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4200U targets Thin & Light Laptop, Celeron J3455E targets Low Power. Direct competitor: Core i5-4200U rivals A6-5350M; Celeron J3455E rivals Pentium J4205.
| Feature | Core i5-4200U | Celeron J3455E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 4400 | HD Graphics 500 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x |
| Target Use | Thin & Light Laptop | Low Power |
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