Core i5-4300Y vs Celeron N4000

Core i5-4300Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2013

Celeron N4000

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-4300Y

2 / 4

1,485

+0.9%

Celeron J1800

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

1,472

0.0%

Celeron J1800

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

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 i5-4300Y is positioned at rank 792 and the Celeron N4000 is on rank 126, so the Celeron N4000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4300Y

#780

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1185%

#781

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1168%

#782

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1072%

#783

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1067%

#784

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1058%

#786

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1021%

#787

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

979%

#788

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

978%

#789

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

952%

#792

Core i5-4300Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

99%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

98%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

98%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N4000

#114

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

299%

#115

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

295%

#116

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

270%

#117

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

269%

#118

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

267%

#120

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

258%

#121

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

247%

#122

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

247%

#123

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

240%

#126

Celeron N4000

MSRP: $107|Avg: $30

100%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

96%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

96%

#140

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron N4000 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-4300Y	Celeron N4000
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-4300Y (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-4300Y	Celeron N4000
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i5-4300Y Benchmark Check

Celeron N4000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4300Y and Celeron N4000

Core i5-4300Y

The Core i5-4300Y 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 2.3 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: 1,485 points. Launch price was $281.

Celeron N4000

The Celeron N4000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2017 (7 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,472 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-4300Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron N4000's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Core i5-4300Y versus 2.6 GHz on the Celeron N4000 — a 12.2% clock advantage for the Celeron N4000 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Core i5-4300Y uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron N4000 uses Goldmont Plus (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4300Y scores 1,485 against the Celeron N4000's 1,472 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-4300Y. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-4300Y vs 4 MB on the Celeron N4000.

Feature	Core i5-4300Y	Celeron N4000
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz	2.6 GHz+13%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz+45%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
L2 Cache	512 kB	4 MB+700%
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Goldmont Plus (2017)
PassMark	1,485	1,472

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4300Y uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N4000 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.