CPU
GPU
Core i5-4200Y
Celeron 4305U
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 i5-4200Y is positioned at rank 211 and the Celeron 4305U is on rank 109, so the Celeron 4305U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4200Y
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 4305U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4200Y | Celeron 4305U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4200Y | Celeron 4305U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) |
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 i5-4200Y and Celeron 4305U
Core i5-4200Y
The Core i5-4200Y 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 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,558 points. Launch price was $297.
Celeron 4305U
The Celeron 4305U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,562 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
The Core i5-4200Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron 4305U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Core i5-4200Y versus 2.2 GHz on the Celeron 4305U — a 14.6% clock advantage for the Celeron 4305U (base: 1.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i5-4200Y uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron 4305U uses Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4200Y scores 1,558 against the Celeron 4305U's 1,562 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron 4305U. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-4200Y vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 4305U.
| Feature | Core i5-4200Y | Celeron 4305U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.2 GHz+16% |
| Base Clock | 1.4 GHz | 2.2 GHz+57% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total)+50% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,558 | 1,562 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 574 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-4200Y uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 4305U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1600 on the Core i5-4200Y versus 2133 on the Celeron 4305U — the Celeron 4305U supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 4305U supports up to 64 of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i5-4200Y) vs 16 (Celeron 4305U) — the Celeron 4305U offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM86,HM87,QM87 (Core i5-4200Y) and Whiskey Lake-U (Celeron 4305U).
| Feature | Core i5-4200Y | Celeron 4305U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | FCBGA1528 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | 2133+71000% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+26214300% | 64 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 16+33% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, EPT (Core i5-4200Y) vs true (Celeron 4305U). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4200 (Core i5-4200Y) and Intel UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron 4305U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4200Y targets Tablet/2-in-1, Celeron 4305U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-4200Y rivals A4-5150M; Celeron 4305U rivals Pentium Gold 5405U.
| Feature | Core i5-4200Y | Celeron 4305U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 4200 | Intel UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, EPT | true |
| Target Use | Tablet/2-in-1 | Budget |
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