Core i5-5200U vs Celeron M P4500

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 i5-5200U is positioned at rank 446 and the Celeron M P4500 is on rank 315, so the Celeron M P4500 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 i5-5200U

#434

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

586%

#435

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

578%

#436

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

530%

#437

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

528%

#438

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

523%

#440

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

505%

#441

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

484%

#442

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

483%

#443

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

470%

#446

Core i5-5200U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron M P4500

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#303

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

463%

#304

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

456%

#305

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

419%

#306

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

417%

#307

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

413%

#309

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

399%

#310

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

383%

#311

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

382%

#312

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

372%

#315

Celeron M P4500

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-5200U leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron M P4500 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-5200U	Celeron M P4500
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-5200U	Celeron M P4500
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 i5-5200U Benchmark Check

Celeron M P4500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-5200U and Celeron M P4500

Core i5-5200U

The Core i5-5200U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,503 points. Launch price was $281.

Celeron M P4500

The Celeron M P4500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 2 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,533 points. Launch price was $86.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-5200U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron M P4500's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Core i5-5200U versus 1.86 GHz on the Celeron M P4500 — a 36.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-5200U. The Core i5-5200U uses the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron M P4500 uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-5200U scores 2,503 against the Celeron M P4500's 2,533 — a 1.2% lead for the Celeron M P4500. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-5200U vs 2 MB on the Celeron M P4500.

Feature	Core i5-5200U	Celeron M P4500
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.7 GHz+45%	1.86 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)+50%	2 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Broadwell-U (2015)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	2,503	2,533+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-5200U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron M P4500 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.