Processor N250 vs Core i5-4200M

CPU

GPU

Processor N250

4 Cores4 Thrd6 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2025

Core i5-4200M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Processor N250

4 / 4

2,786

0.0%

2,809

+0.8%

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4200M

#1013

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2351%

#1014

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2317%

#1015

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2127%

#1016

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2117%

#1017

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2098%

#1019

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2026%

#1020

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1942%

#1021

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1939%

#1022

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1887%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

100%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

99%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

98%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

98%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

96%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

95%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

94%

#1039

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

94%

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 Processor N250 (2025) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Processor N250	Core i5-4200M
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Twin Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-4200M (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Processor N250	Core i5-4200M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)

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.

Processor N250 Benchmark Check

Core i5-4200M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Processor N250 and Core i5-4200M

Processor N250

The Processor N250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Twin Lake (2024−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 0.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 2,786 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i5-4200M

The Core i5-4200M 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,809 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

The Processor N250 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4200M offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Processor N250 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Processor N250 versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i5-4200M — a 20.3% clock advantage for the Processor N250 (base: 0.1 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Processor N250 uses the Twin Lake (2024−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-4200M uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Processor N250 scores 2,786 against the Core i5-4200M's 2,809 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-4200M. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Processor N250 vs 3 MB on the Core i5-4200M.

Feature	Processor N250	Core i5-4200M
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+23%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	0.1 GHz	2.5 GHz+2400%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+100%	3 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)+300%	512 kB
Process	10 nm-55%	22 nm
Architecture	Twin Lake (2024−2025)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	2,786	2,809

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Memory & Platform

The Processor N250 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-4200M uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Processor N250	Core i5-4200M
Socket	FCBGA1264	PGA946
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Processor N250) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4200M). The Core i5-4200M includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Processor N250 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4200M targets Mobile.