
Core i5-8200Y

Xeon X5472
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 i5-8200Y is positioned at rank 957 and the Xeon X5472 is on rank 835, so the Xeon X5472 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8200Y
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5472
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-8200Y | Xeon X5472 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-8200Y | Xeon X5472 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-8200Y and Xeon X5472

Core i5-8200Y
The Core i5-8200Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 August 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,245 points. Launch price was $291.

Xeon X5472
The Xeon X5472 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 November 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,243 points. Launch price was $958.
Processing Power
The Core i5-8200Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon X5472 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon X5472 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i5-8200Y versus 3 GHz on the Xeon X5472 — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-8200Y (base: 1.3 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i5-8200Y uses the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon X5472 uses Harpertown (2007−2008) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8200Y scores 2,245 against the Xeon X5472's 2,243 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-8200Y. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i5-8200Y vs 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5472.
| Feature | Core i5-8200Y | Xeon X5472 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+30% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.3 GHz | 3 GHz+131% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 12 MB L2 Cache+200% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 6 MB (total)+1100% |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) | Harpertown (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 2,245 | 2,243 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 858 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-8200Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon X5472 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-8200Y | Xeon X5472 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1515 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR3-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 10 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-8200Y) / not specified (Xeon X5472). The Core i5-8200Y includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 615), while the Xeon X5472 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-8200Y targets Tablet/2-in-1. Direct competitor: Core i5-8200Y rivals Athlon 300U.
| Feature | Core i5-8200Y | Xeon X5472 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 615 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Tablet/2-in-1 | — |
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