Pentium J4205 vs Core i5-4260U
Pentium J4205
Core i5-4260U
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 J4205 is positioned at rank 910 and the Core i5-4260U is on rank 296, so the Core i5-4260U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium J4205
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4260U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium J4205 | Core i5-4260U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Goldmont (2016−2017) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium J4205 | Core i5-4260U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) | ✅ 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 J4205 and Core i5-4260U
Pentium J4205
The Pentium J4205 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L/LPDDR3 up to 1866 MT/s; LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 2,315 points. Launch price was $161.
Core i5-4260U
The Core i5-4260U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,311 points. Launch price was $325.
Processing Power
The Pentium J4205 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4260U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium J4205 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Pentium J4205 versus 2.7 GHz on the Core i5-4260U — a 3.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-4260U (base: 1.5 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The Pentium J4205 uses the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-4260U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium J4205 scores 2,315 against the Core i5-4260U's 2,311 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium J4205. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium J4205 vs 3 MB on the Core i5-4260U.
| Feature | Pentium J4205 | Core i5-4260U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.7 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz+7% | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Goldmont (2016−2017) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,315 | 2,311 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium J4205 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4260U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium J4205 | Core i5-4260U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1296 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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