Core 2 Duo P8400 vs Pentium Gold 4415Y

Core 2 Duo P8400

2 Cores2 Thrd3 WWMax: 2.26 GHz2008

Pentium Gold 4415Y

2 Cores4 Thrd6 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo P8400

2 / 2

2,497

0.0%

2,521

+1.0%

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core 2 Duo P8400 is positioned at rank 33 and the Pentium Gold 4415Y is on rank 908, so the Core 2 Duo P8400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo P8400

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

86%

#21

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

176%

#22

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

174%

#23

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

159%

#24

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

159%

#25

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

157%

#27

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

152%

#28

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

146%

#29

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

145%

#30

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

141%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

100%

#38

Core 2 Duo T8100

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

93%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

92%

#43

Core 2 Duo SU7300

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Gold 4415Y

#896

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1571%

#897

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1548%

#898

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1421%

#899

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1414%

#900

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1401%

#902

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1353%

#903

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1298%

#904

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1296%

#905

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1261%

#908

Pentium Gold 4415Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

99%

#919

Core i5-8365UE

MSRP: $297|Avg: $297

98%

#921

A6 Pro-7050B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

97%

#923

Athlon II N370

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium Gold 4415Y (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo P8400	Pentium Gold 4415Y
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo P8400 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Duo P8400	Pentium Gold 4415Y
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

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.

Core 2 Duo P8400 Benchmark Check

Pentium Gold 4415Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo P8400 and Pentium Gold 4415Y

Core 2 Duo P8400

The Core 2 Duo P8400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 July 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 2.26 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,497 points. Launch price was $209.

Pentium Gold 4415Y

The Pentium Gold 4415Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,521 points. Launch price was $161.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo P8400 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Pentium Gold 4415Y's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.26 GHz on the Core 2 Duo P8400 versus 1.6 GHz on the Pentium Gold 4415Y — a 34.2% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo P8400 (base: 2.26 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Core 2 Duo P8400 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium Gold 4415Y uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo P8400 scores 2,497 against the Pentium Gold 4415Y's 2,521 — a 1% lead for the Pentium Gold 4415Y. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo P8400 vs 2 MB on the Pentium Gold 4415Y.

Feature	Core 2 Duo P8400	Pentium Gold 4415Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.26 GHz+41%	1.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.26 GHz+41%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB L2 Cache+50%	2 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+500%	512 kB
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	2,497	2,521

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo P8400 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium Gold 4415Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo P8400	Pentium Gold 4415Y
Socket	PGA478	FCBGA1515
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	1066	—
Max RAM Capacity	8	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core 2 Duo P8400) / not specified (Pentium Gold 4415Y). Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo P8400 rivals Turion II Ultra M600.