Xeon 5150 vs Core i5-4200Y
Xeon 5150
Core i5-4200Y
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 Xeon 5150 is positioned at rank 921 and the Core i5-4200Y is on rank 211, so the Core i5-4200Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 5150
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4200Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 5150 | Core i5-4200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Woodcrest (2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 5150 | Core i5-4200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Xeon 5150 and Core i5-4200Y
Xeon 5150
The Xeon 5150 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Woodcrest (2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 2.67 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,555 points. Launch price was $16.
Core i5-4200Y
The Core i5-4200Y 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 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,558 points. Launch price was $297.
Processing Power
The Xeon 5150 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-4200Y's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.67 GHz on the Xeon 5150 versus 1.9 GHz on the Core i5-4200Y — a 33.7% clock advantage for the Xeon 5150 (base: 2.66 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The Xeon 5150 uses the Woodcrest (2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i5-4200Y uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 5150 scores 1,555 against the Core i5-4200Y's 1,558 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-4200Y. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Xeon 5150 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-4200Y.
| Feature | Xeon 5150 | Core i5-4200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.67 GHz+41% | 1.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.66 GHz+90% | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+1500% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 22 nm-66% |
| Architecture | Woodcrest (2006) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,555 | 1,558 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 574 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 5150 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-4200Y uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon 5150 | Core i5-4200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon 5150) / VT-x, EPT (Core i5-4200Y). The Core i5-4200Y includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4200), while the Xeon 5150 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4200Y targets Tablet/2-in-1. Direct competitor: Core i5-4200Y rivals A4-5150M.
| Feature | Xeon 5150 | Core i5-4200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 4200 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Tablet/2-in-1 |
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