Intel Core i5-4200Y vs Core i3-4030Y

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Combined performance score

i3-4030Y
1.08
+6.9%

Core i3-4030Y outperforms Core i5-4200Y by 7% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i3-4030Y and Core i5-4200Y processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking22752313
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Core i5
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date14 April 2014 (9 years old)4 June 2013 (10 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$281$297
Current priceno data$206 (0.7x MSRP)

Technical specs

Core i3-4030Y and Core i5-4200Y basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed1.6 GHz1.4 GHz
Boost clock speed1.6 GHz1.9 GHz
L1 cache128 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB256K (per core)
L3 cache3 MB3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die sizeno data118 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-4030Y and Core i5-4200Y compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1168FCBGA1168
Power consumption (TDP)11.5 Watt11.5 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-4030Y and Core i5-4200Y. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Smart Response+no data
GPIO++
Smart Connect++
FDI--
AMT9.59.5
Matrix Storage--
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued
HD Audio++
RST++

Security technologies

Core i3-4030Y and Core i5-4200Y technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
Anti-Theft++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-4030Y and Core i5-4200Y are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-4030Y and Core i5-4200Y. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4200Intel HD Graphics 4200
Max video memory2 GB2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency850 MHz850 MHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-4030Y and Core i5-4200Y integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-4030Y and Core i5-4200Y integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.42560x1600@60Hz2560x1600@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort2561x1600@60Hz2560x1600@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-4030Y and Core i5-4200Y integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1211.2/12
OpenGL4.34.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-4030Y and Core i5-4200Y.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes1212
PCI support--
USB revision3.03.0
Total number of SATA ports44
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports44
Integrated IDE--
Number of USB ports44
Integrated LAN--
UART++

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-4030Y 1.08
+6.9%
i5-4200Y 1.01

Core i3-4030Y outperforms Core i5-4200Y by 7% in our combined benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i3-4030Y 1654
+6.2%
i5-4200Y 1558

Core i3-4030Y outperforms Core i5-4200Y by 6% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 1.08 1.01
Recency 14 April 2014 4 June 2013
Cost $281 $297

We couldn't decide between Core i3-4030Y and Core i5-4200Y. The differences in performance seem too small.


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