CPU
GPU
Core i5-4202Y
Celeron G1610
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 i5-4202Y is positioned at rank 964 and the Celeron G1610 is on rank 531, so the Celeron G1610 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4202Y
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1610
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4202Y | Celeron G1610 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4202Y | Celeron G1610 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
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 i5-4202Y and Celeron G1610
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.
Celeron G1610
The Celeron G1610 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 December 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,550 points. Launch price was $388.
Processing Power
The Core i5-4202Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron G1610's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core i5-4202Y versus 2.6 GHz on the Celeron G1610 — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Celeron G1610 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i5-4202Y uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron G1610 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4202Y scores 1,552 against the Celeron G1610's 1,550 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-4202Y. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 589 vs 456, a 25.5% lead for the Core i5-4202Y that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,030 vs 778 (27.9% advantage for the Core i5-4202Y). L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-4202Y vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G1610.
| Feature | Core i5-4202Y | Celeron G1610 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.6 GHz+30% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.6 GHz+63% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,552 | 1,550 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 589+29% | 456 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,030+32% | 778 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-4202Y uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G1610 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 / LPDDR3-1600 memory speed. The Celeron G1610 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i5-4202Y) vs 16 (Celeron G1610) — the Celeron G1610 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM86,HM87 (Core i5-4202Y) and H61,B75,H77,Z77 (Celeron G1610).
| Feature | Core i5-4202Y | Celeron G1610 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 / LPDDR3-1600 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 16+33% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x / EPT (Core i5-4202Y) vs VT-x (Celeron G1610). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 4200 (Core i5-4202Y) and HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron G1610) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4202Y targets Ultra-portable, Celeron G1610 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1610 rivals Pentium G2020.
| Feature | Core i5-4202Y | Celeron G1610 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 4200 | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x / EPT | VT-x |
| Target Use | Ultra-portable | Budget |
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