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Core i5-4200U

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @1.6GHz, Haswell.
Release date: Q3 2013.

Average Bench: 42.6% (1014th of 1459)

Based on 64,450 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF00040651, Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4200U CPU @ 1.60GHz

The Intel i5-4200U is a dual core 4th generation Haswell processor. Specifically designed for tablets and ultrabooks it gives the appropriate balance between performance and battery life. The i5-4200U has integrated HD 4400 graphics which are fine for desktop use but not suited to 3D gaming. With an impressive TDP of just 15 Watts, the 4200U will typically give 6 hours of battery life. Despite the low effective speed of 56 which is 70% below the average of the leaders, when coupled with an SSD the 4200U can give a reasonable user experience. Comparing the 4200U and 4500U shows that the 4500U has 20% faster single-core performance but also costs 40% more. [Nov '14 CPUPro]

Poor: 20%Average: 42.6% Great: 56%
Gaming
Gaming 43%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 47%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 30%
Raft

Popular builds with this CPU

Below average average bench

The Intel Core i5-4200U averaged 57.4% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 63.6Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 51Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-4200U is 35.6%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-4200U performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 132Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 132Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 64,450 samples)
Rank 101442.6%
Min Avg Max
26 Memory 63.6 86
18.8 1-Core 51 70.7
33.6 2-Core 89 115
42.8% 67.9 Pts
Min Avg Max
52.8 4-Core 126 173
60.9 8-Core 132 172
17.1% 129 Pts
Min Avg Max
51.9 64-Core 132 174
8.1% 132 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
53.4% Above average
Memory 80.2
1-Core 63.1
2-Core 107
53% 83.3 Pts
4-Core 158
8-Core 158
21% 158 Pts
64-Core 158
10% 158 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.25 GHz (avg)
53.2% Above average
Memory 82.3
1-Core 63.6
2-Core 107
54% 84.4 Pts
4-Core 141
8-Core 148
19% 145 Pts
64-Core 151
9% 151 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
45.1% Average
Memory 66.2
1-Core 59.6
2-Core 110
48% 78.4 Pts
4-Core 139
8-Core 154
19% 146 Pts
64-Core 157
10% 157 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.05 GHz (avg)
38.4% Below average
Memory 62.6
1-Core 40.2
2-Core 65.5
37% 56.1 Pts
4-Core 85.6
8-Core 82.8
11% 84.2 Pts
64-Core 102
6% 102 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 1.6 GHz (avg)
34.1% Below average
Memory 50.4
1-Core 40.6
2-Core 63.6
33% 51.5 Pts
4-Core 105
8-Core 107
14% 106 Pts
64-Core 107
7% 107 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 68,303,153 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 43%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk

System: HP Pavilion 15 Notebook PC

CPU
Core i5-4200UIntel  $281Bench 43%, 64,450 samples651x
GPU
HD 4400 (Mobile 1.0/1.1 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 275,372 samples1,818x
HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)IntelBench 3%, 409,110 samples626x
HD 5500 (Mobile 0.95 GHz)IntelBench 4%, 231,498 samples587x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples125x
A400 480GBKingston  $34Bench 74%, 237,487 samples100x
BX500 240GBCrucial  $25Bench 56%, 142,801 samples80x
RAM
M471B1G73DB0-YK0 1x8GBSamsungBench 28%, 44,908 samples190x
M471B1G73QH0-YK0 1x8GBSamsungBench 28%, 40,451 samples168x
HMT41GS6BFR8A-PB 1x8GBHynixBench 28%, 77,702 samples160x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 41% - Average Total price: $309

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-4200U Processor (3M Cache, up to 2.60 GHz)
Code NameHaswell
Launch DateQ3'13
Processor Numberi5-4200U
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$281.00
Clock Speed1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency2.6 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI2
Max TDP15 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4400
Graphics Base Frequency200 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceNo
Graphics Video Max Memory2 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size16 GB
Memory TypesDDR3L 1333/1600, LPDDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

I/O

USB Revision3.0
# of USB Ports4
General Purpose IOYes
UARTYes
Total # of SATA Ports4
Integrated LANNo
Integrated IDENo
Max # of SATA 6.0 Gb/s Ports4

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
PCI Express Configurations4x1, 2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes12
PCI SupportNo

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)No
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
TSX-NINo
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Rapid Storage TechYes
Smart Connect TechYes
HD Audio TechYes
Matrix Storage TechNo
ME Firmware Version9.5

Package

Package Size40mm x 24mm x 1.5mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1168

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo
Anti-Theft TechYes

 Comments

CPUPro
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2,080

Official site ark.intel.com/...

4th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processor...

Added 9 years ago.
USA-User
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9,918

Good (edit your comment) Add link

3 months ago.

Decent, but definitely not the best.

IDN-User
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4,673

Excellent

2 days ago.

Good laptop CPU for normal daily activities

FRA-User
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4,611

Good

18 months ago.

More useful than a celeron by a long way.

IRN-User
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4,010

Good

1 month ago.

its a 2 core, found it soldered to a Toshiba laptop motherboard and bound it to my tv. working just fine for a tv box. friendly light gaming like a soccer or alike games with low settings can run just fine, even in some cases around 60 fps output. if u got one recommend you to install a light windows 10, and dont start it with lower than 4gb ram

JPN-User
Avatar level
3,424

Poor

2 years ago.

its greater then core i3 surely. I use it . And it is good

HUN-User
Avatar level
3,419

Poor

2 years ago.

I've got a 4-core i5-4200 and love it! The performance is perfect for work and for easier games. By games the utilization is at about 43%. Its very quiet and cool. It's a very good CPU.

CPUPro
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2,080

Terrible

9 years ago.

IRL-User
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1,722

Good

4 years ago.

I have been using this CPU 4200U for 7 years now. Paired with an SSD, it does everything perfectly in terms of general productivity. No need in fact to upgrade existing laptop as it meets every need and is super reliable.

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