CPU
GPU
Core i5-4200Y
Pentium G870
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 Pentium G870 is on rank 836, so the Core i5-4200Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4200Y
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G870
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4200Y | Pentium G870 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4200Y | Pentium G870 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 Pentium G870
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.
Pentium G870
The Pentium G870 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,562 points. Launch price was $97.
Processing Power
The Core i5-4200Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium G870's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Core i5-4200Y versus 3.1 GHz on the Pentium G870 — a 48% clock advantage for the Pentium G870 (base: 1.4 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i5-4200Y uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium G870 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4200Y scores 1,558 against the Pentium G870's 1,562 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium G870. Both processors carry 3 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i5-4200Y | Pentium G870 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | 3.1 GHz+63% |
| Base Clock | 1.4 GHz | 3.1 GHz+121% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,558 | 1,562 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 574 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-4200Y uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G870 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-4200Y | Pentium G870 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, EPT (Core i5-4200Y) / not specified (Pentium G870). The Core i5-4200Y includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4200), while the Pentium G870 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4200Y targets Tablet/2-in-1. Direct competitor: Core i5-4200Y rivals A4-5150M.
| Feature | Core i5-4200Y | Pentium G870 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 4200 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Tablet/2-in-1 | — |
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