Pentium G4400TE vs Core i5-4200U
Pentium G4400TE
Core i5-4200U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 G4400TE is positioned at rank 1044 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 G4400TE
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4200U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4400TE | Core i5-4200U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4400TE | Core i5-4200U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ 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 G4400TE and Core i5-4200U
Pentium G4400TE
The Pentium G4400TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,190 points. Launch price was $64.
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 G4400TE packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-4200U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Pentium G4400TE versus 2.6 GHz on the Core i5-4200U — a 8% clock advantage for the Core i5-4200U. The Pentium G4400TE uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-4200U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4400TE scores 2,190 against the Core i5-4200U's 2,176 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium G4400TE. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium G4400TE vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-4200U.
| Feature | Pentium G4400TE | Core i5-4200U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.6 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,190 | 2,176 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 733 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G4400TE uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4200U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the Pentium G4400TE versus DDR3L-1600 on the Core i5-4200U — the Pentium G4400TE supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium G4400TE supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Pentium G4400TE) vs 12 (Core i5-4200U) — the Pentium G4400TE offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Pentium G4400TE | Core i5-4200U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133+33% | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+33% | 12 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Pentium G4400TE) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-4200U). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 510 (Pentium G4400TE) and HD Graphics 4400 (Core i5-4200U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G4400TE targets Desktop, Core i5-4200U targets Thin & Light Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-4200U rivals A6-5350M.
| Feature | Pentium G4400TE | Core i5-4200U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 510 | HD Graphics 4400 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Desktop | Thin & Light Laptop |
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