CPU
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Core i5-4200Y
Core i5-4202Y
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 Core i5-4202Y is on rank 964, so the Core i5-4200Y 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 Core i5-4202Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4200Y | Core i5-4202Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4200Y | Core i5-4202Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-4200Y and Core i5-4202Y
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.
Core i5-4202Y
The Core i5-4202Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 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 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,552 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-4200Y and Core i5-4202Y share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Core i5-4200Y versus 2 GHz on the Core i5-4202Y — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-4202Y (base: 1.4 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). Both are built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i5-4200Y scores 1,558 against the Core i5-4202Y's 1,552 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-4200Y. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 574 vs 589, a 2.6% lead for the Core i5-4202Y that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-4200Y vs 3 MB on the Core i5-4202Y.
| Feature | Core i5-4200Y | Core i5-4202Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 1.4 GHz | 1.6 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,558 | 1,552 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 574 | 589+3% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,030 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the FCBGA1168 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 12 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM86,HM87,QM87 (Core i5-4200Y) and HM86,HM87 (Core i5-4202Y).
| Feature | Core i5-4200Y | Core i5-4202Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | DDR3L-1600 / LPDDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 12 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, EPT (Core i5-4200Y) vs VT-x / EPT (Core i5-4202Y). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4200 (Core i5-4200Y) and Intel HD Graphics 4200 (Core i5-4202Y) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4200Y targets Tablet/2-in-1, Core i5-4202Y targets Ultra-portable. Direct competitor: Core i5-4200Y rivals A4-5150M.
| Feature | Core i5-4200Y | Core i5-4202Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 4200 | Intel HD Graphics 4200 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, EPT | VT-x / EPT |
| Target Use | Tablet/2-in-1 | Ultra-portable |
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