CPU
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Pentium G3450
Core i5-4200U
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 Pentium G3450 is positioned at rank 649 and the Core i5-4200U is on rank 243, so the Core i5-4200U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3450
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4200U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3450 | Core i5-4200U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3450 | Core i5-4200U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Pentium G3450 and Core i5-4200U
Pentium G3450
The Pentium G3450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,182 points. Launch price was $175.
Core i5-4200U
The Core i5-4200U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 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 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,176 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium G3450 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-4200U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Pentium G3450 versus 2.6 GHz on the Core i5-4200U — a 23.7% clock advantage for the Pentium G3450 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). Both are built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Pentium G3450 scores 2,182 against the Core i5-4200U's 2,176 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium G3450. Both processors carry 3 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium G3450 | Core i5-4200U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+27% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+112% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,182 | 2,176 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 733 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3450 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4200U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3450 | Core i5-4200U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G3450) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-4200U). The Core i5-4200U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4400), while the Pentium G3450 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4200U targets Thin & Light Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-4200U rivals A6-5350M.
| Feature | Pentium G3450 | Core i5-4200U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 4400 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Thin & Light Laptop |
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