N200 vs Core i5-7400T

CPU

GPU

N200

4 Cores4 Thrd6 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2023

Core i5-7400T

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

N200

4 / 4

4,729

+0.8%

4,692

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 N200 is positioned at rank 137 and the Core i5-7400T is on rank 666, so the N200 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 N200

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

98%

#125

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

310%

#126

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

306%

#127

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

281%

#128

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

279%

#129

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

277%

#131

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

267%

#132

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

256%

#133

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

256%

#134

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

249%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

100%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

100%

#140

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

99%

#147

Atom N2800

MSRP: $47|Avg: $3

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7400T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

12091%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11425%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8296%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2499%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1980%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1732%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

992%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

979%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

891%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

891%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

881%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

857%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

846%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

842%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

834%

#390

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $1247

99%

#666

Core i5-7400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $78

100%

#667

Core i5-4670

MSRP: $213|Avg: $65

100%

#668

Core i5-4570S

MSRP: $195|Avg: $40

100%

#669

Pentium G2010

MSRP: $64|Avg: $5

99%

#671

Core i5-6500TE

MSRP: $192|Avg: $60

99%

#673

Core i5-4430

MSRP: $182|Avg: $60

99%

#674

Celeron G550T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $5

99%

#675

Pentium G2130

MSRP: $75|Avg: $8

99%

#677

Core i7-6700K

MSRP: $350|Avg: $142

99%

#678

Core i5-4460S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $50

99%

#680

Pentium G3420T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $40

99%

#681

Core i5-3570

MSRP: $194|Avg: $35

99%

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 N200 (2023) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	N200	Core i5-7400T
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($193)	✅ More affordable ($78)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-7400T (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	N200	Core i5-7400T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+145%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($193)	✅ More affordable ($78)

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.

N200 Benchmark Check

Core i5-7400T Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

No prediction data available

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of N200 and Core i5-7400T

N200

The N200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 4,729 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i5-7400T

The Core i5-7400T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,692 points. Launch price was $187.

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Processing Power

Both the N200 and Core i5-7400T share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the N200 versus 3 GHz on the Core i5-7400T — a 20.9% clock advantage for the N200. The Core i5-7400T is built on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the N200 scores 4,729 against the Core i5-7400T's 4,692 — a 0.8% lead for the N200. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the N200 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-7400T.

Feature	N200	Core i5-7400T
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz+23%	3 GHz
Base Clock	—	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB Intel® Smart Cache	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	—	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	4,729	4,692
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	3,334
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,069
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,463

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Memory & Platform

The N200 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-7400T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	N200	Core i5-7400T
Socket	FCBGA1264	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (N200) / Yes (Core i5-7400T). The Core i5-7400T includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 630), while the N200 requires a dedicated GPU.