Core i5-4200U vs Ryzen 5 7500X3D
The Core i5-4200U is slower than the Ryzen 5 7500X3D on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 5 7500X3D has a 150% higher base clock.
Intel BGA 1168
Sockethelp
AM5Haswell
Codenamehelp
RaphaelMobile
Segmenthelp
DesktopHD Graphics 4400 Mobile
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphics 128SPDDR3
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-4200U or Ryzen 5 7500X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 7500X3D. It's 536% faster than the Core i5-4200U on average across 100+ games, scoring 70/100 vs 11/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 7500X3D than Core i5-4200U?expand_more
536% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-4200U or Ryzen 5 7500X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 7500X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 7500X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 70/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-4200U and Ryzen 5 7500X3D?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-4200U scores 11/100, Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 70/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-4200U or Ryzen 5 7500X3D bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-4200U or Ryzen 5 7500X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 7500X3D is the stronger pick at 70/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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