Core i5-4200U vs Pentium G4400TE

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.

Core i5-4200U vs Pentium G4400TE FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Core i5-4200U vs Pentium G4400TE: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Core i5-4200U

2013

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (2,176 vs 2,190).
❌1362.9% higher power demand at 512W vs 35W.

Pentium G4400TE

2015

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 35W instead of 512W, a 477W reduction.
✅33.3% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 12) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $300 MSRP, while Core i5-4200U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Pentium G4400TE better than Core i5-4200U?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Core i5-4200U is ahead with a 0.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Pentium G4400TE pulls ahead with 0.6% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Pentium G4400TE is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 2 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Pentium G4400TE is the better buy right now. Pentium G4400TE comes in at an unclear MSRP at $300 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you 0.6% better PassMark. The compromise is that Core i5-4200U is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 0.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (7.3 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Pentium G4400TE makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2015 vs 2013) and more multi-core headroom with 2 cores / 2 threads instead of 2/4. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Core i5-4200U vs Pentium G4400TE Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

Pentium G4400TE

The Pentium G4400TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,190 points. Launch price was $64.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-4200U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium G4400TE's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core i5-4200U versus 2.4 GHz on the Pentium G4400TE — a 8% clock advantage for the Core i5-4200U. The Core i5-4200U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium G4400TE uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4200U scores 2,176 against the Pentium G4400TE's 2,190 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium G4400TE. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-4200U vs 3 MB on the Pentium G4400TE.

Feature	Core i5-4200U	Pentium G4400TE
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz+8%	2.4 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	3 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	2,176	2,190
Geekbench 6 Single	733	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4200U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G4400TE uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1600 on the Core i5-4200U versus DDR4-2133 on the Pentium G4400TE — the Pentium G4400TE supports 33.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium G4400TE supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 300% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i5-4200U) vs 16 (Pentium G4400TE) — the Pentium G4400TE offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i5-4200U	Pentium G4400TE
Socket	FCBGA1168	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	DDR4-2133+33%
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	64 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	12	16+33%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-4200U) vs VT-x (Pentium G4400TE). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4400 (Core i5-4200U) and HD Graphics 510 (Pentium G4400TE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4200U targets Thin & Light Laptop, Pentium G4400TE targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-4200U rivals A6-5350M.

Feature	Core i5-4200U	Pentium G4400TE
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 4400	HD Graphics 510
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x
Target Use	Thin & Light Laptop	Desktop