Core i5-4200M

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-4200M

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i5-4200M based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,627 Rank: 1170
Rank Name Score Visual
1166 A10-9700E 4,631
+0.1%
1167 Core i5-4350U 4,631
+0.1%
1168 Athlon X4 880K 4,628
+0%
1169 Core i5-2400S 4,627
+0%
1170 Core i5-4200M 4,627
1171 Core i5-6200U 4,623
-0.1%
1172 Core i7 960 4,622
-0.1%
1173 Core i3-3210 4,622
-0.1%
1174 Pentium G3250 4,622
-0.1%
1175 Celeron G1850 4,622
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-4200M based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,435 Rank: 1368
Rank Name Score Visual
1364 Core i5-8210Y 4,436
+0%
1365 Athlon X4 860K 4,436
+0%
1366 Pentium B960 4,435
+0%
1367 Core i5-6300U 4,435
+0%
1368 Core i5-4200M 4,435
1369 Core i5-4350U 4,435
+0%
1370 Phenom II X4 805 4,435
+0%
1371 Core i5-L16G7 4,435
+0%
1372 Athlon X4 840 4,435
+0%
1373 Athlon PRO 3045B 4,434
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-4200M based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,755 Rank: 1108
Rank Name Score Visual
1104 Xeon E5-1603 v4 4,757
+0%
1105 Core i5-6200U 4,757
+0%
1106 A12-9800 4,757
+0%
1107 Core i7 980 4,756
+0%
1108 Core i5-4200M 4,755
1109 Xeon D-1520 4,754
+-0%
1110 Core i5-4310U 4,754
+-0%
1111 Core i7-3632QM 4,753
+-0%
1112 Celeron G1850 4,753
+-0%
1113 Core i3-4150T 4,753
+-0%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i5-4200M based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,542 Rank: 1215
Rank Name Score Visual
1211 Phenom II X4 B97 4,543
+0%
1212 Celeron G4930 4,542
+0%
1213 Core i3-3210 4,542
+0%
1214 Core i3-4130T 4,542
+0%
1215 Core i5-4200M 4,542
1216 A10-5750M 4,542
+0%
1217 Celeron J4125 4,542
+0%
1218 Core i3-6100TE 4,541
+-0%
1219 Core i3-7130U 4,541
+-0%
1220 Core i5-5257U 4,541
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-4200M based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,517 Rank: 1229
Rank Name Score Visual
1225 FX-8800P 4,518
+0%
1226 Athlon Silver 7120U 4,518
+0%
1227 Pentium J4205 4,517
+0%
1228 Core i3-7130U 4,517
+0%
1229 Core i5-4200M 4,517
1230 Xeon X5472 4,517
+0%
1231 A6-3650 4,517
+0%
1232 Phenom II X4 905e 4,517
+0%
1233 Phenom II X4 805 4,517
+0%
1234 Core i7-5600U 4,516
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-4200M based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,548 Rank: 1116
Rank Name Score Visual
1112 Pentium J6426 4,549
+0%
1113 Pentium Gold G5420T 4,548
+0%
1114 Core i5-3470T 4,548
+0%
1115 Core i3-3225 4,548
+0%
1116 Core i5-4200M 4,548
1117 Core i7-4600U 4,548
+0%
1118 Core i7-4510U 4,548
+0%
1119 Core i3-5157U 4,548
+0%
1120 Core i3-6100U 4,547
+-0%
1121 A10-7890K 4,547
+-0%

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Core i5-4200M Details

The Core i5-4200M stands as a direct competitor to processors like the Core i5-4210M and the Core i7-4600U, offering a balanced mix of single-core and multi-core performance that was typical of mid-range mobile CPUs from Intel's 4th generation. Released in 2013, this processor is now over a decade old, placing it firmly in the realm of legacy hardware. While it was once a solid choice for mainstream laptops, its performance today is significantly behind modern offerings, especially when compared to the top-tier CPUs in the 2026 rankings, which exceed 8,000 in overall score.

Built on Intel's 22 nm process and based on the Haswell microarchitecture, the i5-4200M features two physical cores with four threads enabled via Hyper-Threading. It operates at a base frequency of 2.5 GHz, capable of boosting to 3.1 GHz under load, and is designed for the FCPGA946 socket. The CPU supports DDR3L-1333/1600 memory across two channels, with a maximum memory capacity of 32 GB and a peak bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Its 37 W TDP reflects a focus on efficiency, making it suitable for thin-and-light notebooks of its era.

The integrated HD Graphics 4600 GPU provides basic visual performance, with a base frequency of 400 MHz and a burst frequency of up to 1.15 GHz. It supports up to three displays and is capable of handling light multimedia tasks and casual gaming, though it lacks the power of modern discrete graphics solutions. The processor includes a range of advanced features such as AVX2, AES-NI, VT-x, and Intel vPro, offering solid security and virtualization capabilities for business and productivity use.

In benchmark testing, the i5-4200M achieves an overall score of 4,627, ranking #1169 out of 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 4,755 (#1108) and a multicore score of 4,435 (#1366). These results place it just ahead of older Intel dual-core processors like the Core i3-4150T and the Core i7-3632QM, but behind more recent dual-core designs such as the Core i5-6200U. Its single-core performance is relatively strong, placing it ahead of several mid-tier CPUs from the same generation, but its multicore performance lags behind due to its limited core count and outdated architecture.

As of March 2026, the Core i5-4200M is best suited for legacy systems, light office work, or retro computing setups. It no longer competes with modern CPUs in any meaningful way, especially in demanding applications such as video editing or gaming. For users seeking modern performance, even entry-level current-generation processors offer substantially greater capabilities, making the i5-4200M a relic of the past—though still functional in the right context.
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Intel Core i5-4200M

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-4200M
Model Number: i5-4200M
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2500 MHz
Socket: FCPGA946
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 37 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L 1333/1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16 or 2x8 or 1x8 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 4600
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1150 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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