A8-7670K vs Pentium Gold 4417U

CPU

GPU

A8-7670K

4 Cores4 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2015

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Pentium Gold 4417U

2 Cores4 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2019

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

A8-7670K

4 / 4

3,267

+0.8%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Pentium Gold 4417U

2 / 4

3,240

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

A8-7670K

2015

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $43 less on MSRP ($118 MSRP vs $161 MSRP).
✅Delivers 37.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 27.7 vs 20.1 PassMark/$ ($118 MSRP vs $161 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon R7 Graphics, while Pentium Gold 4417U needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌9400% higher power demand at 95W vs 1W.

Pentium Gold 4417U

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 1W instead of 95W, a 94W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than A8-7670K across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (3,240 vs 3,267).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 20.1 vs 27.7 PassMark/$ ($161 MSRP vs $118 MSRP).
❌No integrated graphics, while A8-7670K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike A8-7670K.

A8-7670K

2015

Pentium Gold 4417U

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $43 less on MSRP ($118 MSRP vs $161 MSRP).
✅Delivers 37.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 27.7 vs 20.1 PassMark/$ ($118 MSRP vs $161 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon R7 Graphics, while Pentium Gold 4417U needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Draws 1W instead of 95W, a 94W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌9400% higher power demand at 95W vs 1W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than A8-7670K across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (3,240 vs 3,267).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 20.1 vs 27.7 PassMark/$ ($161 MSRP vs $118 MSRP).
❌No integrated graphics, while A8-7670K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike A8-7670K.

Quick Answers

So, is A8-7670K better than Pentium Gold 4417U?

Yes. A8-7670K is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 6.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.8% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, A8-7670K is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 6.1% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, A8-7670K is the better fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

A8-7670K is the smarter buy today. A8-7670K is $43 cheaper on MSRP at $118 MSRP versus $161 MSRP, and it gives you a 6.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 37.6% better value on MSRP (27.7 vs 20.1 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Pentium Gold 4417U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2015). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

A8-7670K Benchmark Check

Pentium Gold 4417U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	A8-7670K	Pentium Gold 4417U
1080p
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	80 FPS
1440p
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	65 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	67 FPS
medium	57 FPS	56 FPS
high	45 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	33 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	A8-7670K	Pentium Gold 4417U
1080p
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	67 FPS
1440p
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	82 FPS	69 FPS
medium	82 FPS	60 FPS
high	82 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	29 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	A8-7670K	Pentium Gold 4417U
1080p
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	81 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	A8-7670K	Pentium Gold 4417U
1080p
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	81 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A8-7670K and Pentium Gold 4417U

A8-7670K

The A8-7670K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,267 points. Launch price was $90.

Pentium Gold 4417U

The Pentium Gold 4417U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 February 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,240 points. Launch price was $161.

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Processing Power

The A8-7670K packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Gold 4417U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A8-7670K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the A8-7670K versus 2.3 GHz on the Pentium Gold 4417U — a 51.6% clock advantage for the A8-7670K (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The A8-7670K uses the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium Gold 4417U uses Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A8-7670K scores 3,267 against the Pentium Gold 4417U's 3,240 — a 0.8% lead for the A8-7670K.

Feature	A8-7670K	Pentium Gold 4417U
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+70%	2.3 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+57%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	—	2 MB
L2 Cache	4096 kB+300%	1 MB
Process	28 nm	14 nm-50%
Architecture	Godaveri (2014−2016)	Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019)
PassMark	3,267	3,240

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Memory & Platform

The A8-7670K uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold 4417U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	A8-7670K	Pentium Gold 4417U
Socket	FM2+	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	2133	—
Max RAM Capacity	64	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (A8-7670K) / not specified (Pentium Gold 4417U). The A8-7670K includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7 Graphics), while the Pentium Gold 4417U requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-7670K rivals Core i3-4170.

Feature	A8-7670K	Pentium Gold 4417U
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	Radeon R7 Graphics	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	true	—

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Value Analysis

The A8-7670K launched at $118 MSRP, while the Pentium Gold 4417U debuted at $161. On MSRP ($118 vs $161), the A8-7670K is $43 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the A8-7670K delivers 27.7 pts/$ vs 20.1 pts/$ for the Pentium Gold 4417U — making the A8-7670K the 31.6% better value option.