Core i5-4340M vs Core i5-7200U

Core i5-4340M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2014

Core i5-7200U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-4340M

2 / 4

3,380

+0.3%

3,369

0.0%

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 i5-4340M is positioned at rank 374 and the Core i5-7200U is on rank 643, so the Core i5-4340M 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 i5-4340M

#362

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

521%

#363

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

513%

#364

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

471%

#365

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

469%

#366

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

465%

#368

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

449%

#369

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

430%

#370

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

430%

#371

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

418%

#374

Core i5-4340M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#375

Pentium Dual Core T3200

MSRP: $64|Avg: $5

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7200U

#631

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

871%

#632

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

858%

#633

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

788%

#634

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

784%

#635

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

777%

#637

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

750%

#638

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

720%

#639

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

718%

#640

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

699%

#643

Core i5-7200U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#650

Core i5-1345UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-4340M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-7200U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-4340M	Core i5-7200U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower 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 (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-4340M	Core i5-7200U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 i5-4340M Benchmark Check

Core i5-7200U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4340M and Core i5-7200U

Core i5-4340M

The Core i5-4340M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 January 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,380 points. Launch price was $266.

Core i5-7200U

The Core i5-7200U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,369 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-4340M and Core i5-7200U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-4340M versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i5-7200U — a 14.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-4340M (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i5-4340M uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-7200U uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4340M scores 3,380 against the Core i5-7200U's 3,369 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-4340M. Both processors carry 3 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-4340M	Core i5-7200U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+16%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz+16%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB	3 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	3,380	3,369

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4340M uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-7200U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-4340M	Core i5-7200U
Socket	PGA946	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-4340M) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-7200U). The Core i5-7200U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 620), while the Core i5-4340M requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7200U targets Mobile.