Pentium T4200 vs Core i7-9700K

Pentium T4200

35 WW2009

Core i7-9700K

8 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium T4200

1,055

0.0%

Core Duo T2050

Celeron 857

Celeron J1800

Pentium Dual-Core E2180

14,397

+1264.6%

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. The Pentium T4200 is positioned at rank #1061 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium T4200

#1049

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2752%

#1050

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2712%

#1051

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2490%

#1052

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2478%

#1053

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2456%

#1055

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2371%

#1056

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2274%

#1057

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2270%

#1058

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2209%

#1061

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

100%

#1062

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1063

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

99%

#1064

Celeron P4500

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

99%

#1065

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

98%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

97%

#1070

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1071

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

97%

#1073

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#1074

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

#1075

Celeron B730

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9700K

#259

Core i3-9100TE

MSRP: $122|Avg: $60

106%

#260

Core i5-12500T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $214

106%

#261

Core i9-13900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $599

105%

#262

Core i7-11700

MSRP: $323|Avg: $274

105%

#262

Core i7-8700K

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

53%

#263

Core i9-13900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $570

104%

#264

Processor 300T

MSRP: $82|Avg: $82

103%

#265

Athlon 3000G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $60

103%

#266

Athlon 220GE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $60

103%

#267

Ryzen 9 3900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $441

102%

#268

Core i5-10500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $178

102%

#269

Celeron G6900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

102%

#270

Core i9-10850K

MSRP: $453|Avg: $300

102%

#271

Core i9-13900E

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

101%

#272

Core i9-9820X

MSRP: $889|Avg: $280

101%

#273

Core i9-9900X

MSRP: $989|Avg: $300

100%

#274

Ryzen 7 1800X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

45%

#274

Core i7-9700K

MSRP: $385|Avg: $200

100%

#275

Core i3-10320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $140

99%

#276

Core i5-9600KF

MSRP: $262|Avg: $150

99%

#277

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE

MSRP: $180|Avg: $180

98%

#278

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $116

43%

#278

Core i7-14701TE

MSRP: $392|Avg: $390

98%

#279

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

MSRP: $799|Avg: $265

40%

#279

Core i9-11900KF

MSRP: $513|Avg: $349

98%

#280

Athlon Silver 3050GE

MSRP: $75|Avg: $65

97%

#280

Core i7-7820X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $198

40%

#281

Core i7-9700E

MSRP: $259|Avg: $180

97%

#282

Core i7-11700K

MSRP: $399|Avg: $350

97%

#283

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

MSRP: $799|Avg: $200

38%

#283

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

96%

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 Core i7-9700K (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium T4200	Core i7-9700K
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium T4200 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium T4200	Core i7-9700K
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+47%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)

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.

Pentium T4200 Benchmark Check

Core i7-9700K Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium T4200 and Core i7-9700K

Pentium T4200

The Pentium T4200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,055 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i7-9700K

The Core i7-9700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,397 points. Launch price was $374.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-9700K is built on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium T4200 scores 1,055 against the Core i7-9700K's 14,397 — a 172.7% lead for the Core i7-9700K. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T4200 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9700K.

Feature	Pentium T4200	Core i7-9700K
Cores / Threads	—	8 / 8
Boost Clock	—	4.9 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	3.6 GHz+80%
L3 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache	12 MB (total)+1100%
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	—	Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019)
PassMark	1,055	14,397+1265%

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Pentium T4200 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-9700K uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium T4200	Core i7-9700K
Socket	PGA478	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

🔧

Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium T4200) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-9700K). The Core i7-9700K includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Pentium T4200 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-9700K targets Desktop.

Feature	Pentium T4200	Core i7-9700K
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	UHD Graphics 630
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Pentium T4200 launched at $99 MSRP, while the Core i7-9700K debuted at $385. At current prices ($10 vs $200), the Pentium T4200 is $190 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium T4200 delivers 105.5 pts/$ vs 72.0 pts/$ for the Core i7-9700K — making the Pentium T4200 the 37.8% better value option.