CPU
GPU
Core i5-4202Y
Xeon E5335
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 Xeon E5335 is on rank 922, so the Xeon E5335 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 Xeon E5335
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4202Y | Xeon E5335 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced 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 (Clovertown (2006−2007) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4202Y | Xeon E5335 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-4202Y and Xeon E5335
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.
Xeon E5335
The Xeon E5335 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 1,549 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i5-4202Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5335 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5335 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core i5-4202Y versus 2 GHz on the Xeon E5335 — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-4202Y uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E5335 uses Clovertown (2006−2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4202Y scores 1,552 against the Xeon E5335's 1,549 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-4202Y. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-4202Y vs 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E5335.
| Feature | Core i5-4202Y | Xeon E5335 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 8 MB L2 Cache+167% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 4 MB (total)+700% |
| Process | 22 nm-66% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Clovertown (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 1,552 | 1,549 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 589 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,030 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-4202Y uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5335 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-4202Y | Xeon E5335 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 / LPDDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x / EPT (Core i5-4202Y) / not specified (Xeon E5335). The Core i5-4202Y includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4200), while the Xeon E5335 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4202Y targets Ultra-portable.
| Feature | Core i5-4202Y | Xeon E5335 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 4200 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x / EPT | — |
| Target Use | Ultra-portable | — |
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