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  • Avg. price: ~£55
  • PassMark benchmark result: 2810
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.1 GHz

Intel Core i5 4200M review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

3.9

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.5

Technical Score

10.0%

7.3

User score

Poor
3.5

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

2.8

Performance

18.0%

3.9

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

3.7

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

5.5

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.3

Platform

1.0%

6.4

Integrated Graphics

Poor
7.3

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

10

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
5.0
(1)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

Very good
  • 1.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    2.1

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    2.4

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.9

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.4

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.2
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.1

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.6

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.4

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Core i5-4200M is a dual-core, 4-thread mobile processor based on the 22nm Haswell architecture, featuring a 2.5 GHz base frequency and a 3.1 GHz max turbo frequency. It includes 3 MB of Intel Smart Cache, a 37W TDP, and supports up to 32 GB of DDR3L-1600 memory alongside integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600. Its main pros include improved per-clock performance over previous generations, support for advanced instruction sets like AVX2 and FMA, and better multitasking efficiency through Hyper-Threading. However, it is limited by its dual-core configuration, which may bottleneck modern gaming or intensive multithreaded tasks, and it is officially unsupported for Windows 11.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i5 4200M

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

2.8

Performance

18.0%

3.9

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

3.7

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

5.5

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.3

Platform

1.0%

6.4

Integrated Graphics

3.5
Intel Core i5 4200M has a technical score of 3.53 points, which is lower than that of 94.2% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

10

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
5.0
(1)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

7.3
Intel Core i5 4200M has a user score of 7.3 points, which is lower than that of 92.4% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Intel Core i5 4200M has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

3.9

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

5.7
Intel Core i5 4200M has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.7 points, which is lower than 78% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
Intel Core i5 4200M belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

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Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

QM87, HM87, HM86
Intel Core i5 4200M supports QM87, HM87, HM86 chipsets, which is narrower compatibility than 57.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.5% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Core i5 4200M uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

2
Intel Core i5 4200M has 2 CPU cores, which is fewer than 79.3% of processors and equal to 20.6% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

4
Intel Core i5 4200M offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.3% of processors and equal to 26.6% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
Intel Core i5 4200M offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

3.1 GHz
Intel Core i5 4200M reaches a boost clock of 3.1 GHz which is lower than that of 91.6% of processors and equal to that of 1.3% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

2 x 2.5 GHz
Intel Core i5 4200M has a base clock of 2x2.5 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

22 nm
Intel Core i5 4200M uses a 22 nm process node, which is older than that of 84.6% of processors and equal to that of 10.1% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 22 nm
Intel Core i5 4200M is built on the Intel 22 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 84.6% of processors and equal to that of 10.1% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

3 MB
Intel Core i5 4200M has an L3 cache of 3 MB which is smaller than that of 84.8% of processors and equal to that of 5.6% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

0.5 MB
Intel Core i5 4200M has an L2 cache of 0.5 MB which is smaller than that of 84.8% of processors and equal to that of 15.2% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

128 KB
Intel Core i5 4200M has an L1 cache of 128 KB which is smaller than that of 83.1% of processors and equal to that of 14.9% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR3L
Intel Core i5 4200M supports DDR DDR3L, which is older than that of 84.1% of processors and equal to that of 1.2% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

1,600 MHz
Intel Core i5 4200M supports memory speeds up to 1,600 MHz, which is lower than that of 87.3% of processors and equal to 11.3% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR3L-1600 MHz
Intel Core i5 4200M supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR3L-1600 MHz, which is lower than that of 95.7% of processors and equal to 0.8% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

32 GB
Intel Core i5 4200M supports up to 32 GB of memory, which is less than 71.9% of processors and equal to 19.5% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Intel Core i5 4200M includes integrated graphics. 87.6% include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel HD Graphics 4600
Intel Core i5 4200M uses the Intel HD Graphics 4,600 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 65.7% and equal to that in 2.9%.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

20
Intel Core i5 4200M has 20 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 51.6% of processors and equal to 4.4% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

400 MHz
Intel Core i5 4200M has an integrated GPU clock of 400 MHz which is higher than that of 73.3% of processors and equal to that of 8% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode/encode), VC-1 (HW decode)
Intel Core i5 4200M supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode/encode), VC-1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 53% of processors and equal to 4.9% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

37 W
Intel Core i5 4200M has a TDP of 37 W which is lower than that of 51.4% of processors and equal to that of 0.3% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

37 W
Intel Core i5 4200M has a base power of 37 W which is lower than that of 51.3% of processors and equal to that of 0.3% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

1 seconds
Intel Core i5 4200M has a turbo duration of 1 seconds which is longer than that of 96.4% of processors and equal to that of 3.6% of processors.
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

no
Intel Core i5 4200M does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% support configurable TDP.
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Intel Core i5 4200M vs the average processor

  • 27% smaller die size
    Intel Core i5 4200M has a lower die size than the average processor (130 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
    What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
    When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <150 mm²

    Intel Core i5 4200M has a lower die size than the average processor (130 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².130 mm² vs 178 mm²
  • Supports HMP
    Intel Core i5 4200M supports HMP, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Uses heterogeneous multi-processing to coordinate different core types together.
    When it matters: When hybrid-core scheduling behavior matters for efficiency, workload balancing, or lower-level software behavior.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel Core i5 4200M supports HMP, the average processor does not.
  • 4.55x cheaper
    Intel Core i5 4200M is cheaper than the average processor (£55 vs £250).
    Intel Core i5 4200M is cheaper than the average processor (£55 vs £250).£55 vs £250
  • Supports HMP
    Intel Core i5 4200M supports HMP, the average processor does not.
  • 27% smaller die size
    Intel Core i5 4200M has a lower die size than the average processor (130 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².

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Cache & Architecture
  • 7 year/s older release date
    Intel Core i5 4200M has an older release date than the average processor (2013 vs 2020).
    September 2,013
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core i5 4200M supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • 27.9% lower boost clock
    Intel Core i5 4200M has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 34.9% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i5 4200M has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,617 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i5 4200M has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 47.1% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core i5 4200M has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (256 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 40.4% lower single-core score
    Intel Core i5 4200M has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (876 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 81.7% lower multi-core score
    Intel Core i5 4200M has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (877 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 73.3% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core i5 4200M has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,810 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Core i5 4200M has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 37.5% lower bus transfer rate
    Intel Core i5 4200M has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
  • 37.5% lower bus speed
    Intel Core i5 4200M has a lower bus speed than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
  • 83.3% larger process node
    Intel Core i5 4200M has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i5 4200M has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 62.5% smaller L3 cache
    Intel Core i5 4200M has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (3 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 66.7% smaller L1 cache
    Intel Core i5 4200M has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (128 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Core i5 4200M has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 12.5% less L3 per core
    Intel Core i5 4200M has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1,714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1,714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core i5 4200M uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Haswell vs Kaby Lake).
  • 80.6% fewer transistors
    Intel Core i5 4200M has fewer transistors than the average processor (1 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • Less advanced foundry
    Intel Core i5 4200M uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 22 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 44.1% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel Core i5 4200M has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (25.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 45.4% lower memory speed
    Intel Core i5 4200M has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (1,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Older DDR support
    Intel Core i5 4200M supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3L vs DDR4).
  • 50% less memory capacity
    Intel Core i5 4200M has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • No configurable TDP
    Intel Core i5 4200M does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 27 seconds shorter turbo duration
    Intel Core i5 4200M has a lower turbo duration limit than the average processor (1 seconds vs 28 seconds). The average processor maintains turbo for 28 seconds.
  • 27.9% lower boost clock
    Intel Core i5 4200M has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    Intel Core i5 4200M has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 34.9% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i5 4200M has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,617 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Intel Core i5 4200M has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,617 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,617 vs 2,483
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i5 4200M has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Intel Core i5 4200M has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • 47.1% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core i5 4200M has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (256 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about lighter workloads, interface responsiveness, or software that still depends heavily on one fast core.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >600

    Intel Core i5 4200M has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (256 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.256 vs 484
  • 40.4% lower single-core score
    Intel Core i5 4200M has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (876 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Intel Core i5 4200M has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (876 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.876 vs 1,471
  • 81.7% lower multi-core score
    Intel Core i5 4200M has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (877 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    Intel Core i5 4200M has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (877 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.877 vs 4,793
  • 83.3% larger process node
    Intel Core i5 4200M has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    Intel Core i5 4200M has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.22 nm vs 12 nm
  • 73.3% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core i5 4200M has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,810 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    Intel Core i5 4200M has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,810 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.2,810 vs 10,532.5
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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
5.0
1 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about Intel Core i5 4200M?

  • Solid multitasking performance for its generation due to Hyper-Threading support
  • Capable of handling everyday office tasks and light productivity work smoothly
  • Efficient enough for light to mediocre gaming on older or less demanding titles
  • Improved integrated graphics (HD 4600) compared to previous Ivy Bridge models
  • Stable performance even under high loads like running parallel virtual machines

What customers dislike about Intel Core i5 4200M?

  • Being a dual-core chip, it bottlenecks performance in modern quad-core optimized games
  • Prone to high operating temperatures (reaching 90°C-95°C) during intensive gaming sessions
  • Lower battery life compared to 'U' series ultra-low voltage alternatives
  • Significant performance drop when compared to newer generations of mobile processors
  • Architecture is considered dated for intensive modern software and video rendering

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29/03/2026
Intel Core i5-4200M - LaptopMedia

The Intel Core i5-4200M is a Haswell-based, middle-class dual-core processor operating at 2.50 GHz (up to 3.10 GHz via Turbo Boost), designed to offer a balance of everyday performance and integrated graphics. Featuring Hyper-Threading, it handles four threads, providing improved multitasking capabilities over previous generations. Key advantages include its integration of Intel HD...Read more

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29/03/2026
Intel Core i5-4200M @ 2.50GHz - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-4200M (circa 2013) is a 22nm "Haswell" mobile processor featuring 2 cores, 4 threads, and a 2.50 GHz base frequency, offering roughly 20-30% faster performance than its low-voltage i5-4200U counterpart. Its 37W TDP provides superior performance for productivity compared to U-series chips, while the integrated HD Graphics 4600 enables decent casual gaming, with the...Read more

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01/03/2026
Intel Core i5-4200M Benchmarks - Geekbench

The Intel Core i5-4200M is a 4th-generation Haswell mobile processor featuring two cores and four threads, operating at a 2.50 GHz base frequency with a 3.10 GHz boost. It utilizes a 22nm process and includes an Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU, offering a balanced "middle-class" performance for notebooks in its era. Key advantages include roughly 10% improved IPC over Ivy Bridge...Read more

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techspot.com
04/02/2014
Asrock Vision HT 420D Review > Application Benchmarks

The ASRock Vision HT 420D is a polished, compact HTPC featuring a Haswell Core i5-4200M processor, a unique "MHSL" port for mobile devices, and a flexible internal layout for easy storage expansion, complemented by an included Media Center remote. While it excels in low power consumption and quiet operation, performance is hindered by a 4GB single-channel memory configuration that...Read more

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techspot.com
04/02/2014
Asrock Vision HT 420D Review - TechSpot

The ASRock Vision HT 420D is a compact, 2.8-liter HTPC featuring an Intel Core i5-4200M processor and a polished design suitable for living room setups. It offers strong HTPC-focused features, including a slot-loading Blu-ray drive, a remote, and efficient energy usage. However, the $660 price tag without an OS is high, and the system relies on a slow 5400RPM hard drive, limiting...Read more

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tweakers.net
12/12/2014
Thorough and independent Lenovo Essential B5400 reviews (featuring the i5-4200M as a primary test component)

The Lenovo Essential B5400 is considered a robust, budget-friendly business laptop, noted for its functional design, durable matte finish, and an anti-glare screen ideal for office environments. The MB824MH variant is specifically praised for providing high value, featuring an Intel Core i5-4200M, 8GB of RAM, and the flexibility to upgrade with an M.2 SSD, making it highly capable...Read more

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tweakers.net
08/06/2014
Asus Vivobook S400 Laptop Review: Performance Analysis and Core i5-4200M Comparisons

The Asus VivoBook S400 is a 14-inch, budget-friendly "Ultrabook-style" laptop featuring a sturdy metallic chassis and a responsive 10-point capacitive touchscreen tailored for Windows 8. Powered by Intel Core i5/i7 ULV processors, the device offers reliable performance for everyday tasks, bolstered by a hybrid storage system (500GB HDD + 24GB SSD cache) for faster boot times, along...Read more

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tweakers.net
10/03/2014
Samsung Ativ Book 9 Lite: faster with fewer cores? (Benchmarks compared against the i5-4200M)

The Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite acts as an affordable, plastic-bodied alternative to the premium ATIV Book 9 Plus, offering a 13.3-inch, 1366x768 touchscreen that is responsive but suffers from poor viewing angles. It is lightweight at roughly 1.58 kg and maintains a stylish, slim profile despite lacking the metallic build of its more expensive counterparts. Internally, the device...Read more

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asbascomputers.nl
10/01/2024
HP ProBook 470 G1 | Intel Core i5 4200M | Product Review

The HP ProBook 470 G1 is a robust 17.3-inch business laptop designed as a durable, albeit bulky, desktop replacement featuring an Intel Core i5-4200M, 8 GB of RAM, and a 128 GB SSD. Its strengths include sturdy construction with an aluminium-reinforced chassis, a full-sized keyboard, and ample connectivity options like USB 3.0 and an optical drive. Conversely, the 2.87 kg weight...Read more

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tweakers.net
15/06/2013
Thorough and independent Intel Core i5 reviews

Tweakers reviews identify Intel Core i5 processors, particularly from the 12th through 14th generations, as a "sweet spot" offering exceptional price-to-performance value for gaming and daily tasks. These chips are frequently praised for using P-core and E-core architectures to deliver significant performance gains over older 14nm models. While newer models offer excellent...Read more

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