Core 2 Duo SU9400 vs Pentium 4415Y

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 SU9400 is positioned at rank 409 and the Pentium 4415Y is on rank 674, so the Core 2 Duo SU9400 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 SU9400

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

99%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

98%

#397

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

552%

#398

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

543%

#399

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

499%

#400

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

497%

#401

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

492%

#403

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

475%

#404

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

456%

#405

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

455%

#406

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

443%

#409

Core 2 Duo SU9400

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#421

Core i5-9400H

MSRP: $182|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4415Y

#662

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

927%

#663

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

914%

#664

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

839%

#665

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

835%

#666

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

827%

#668

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

799%

#669

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

766%

#670

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

765%

#671

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

744%

#674

Pentium 4415Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

98%

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 4415Y (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo SU9400	Pentium 4415Y
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo SU9400 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Duo SU9400	Pentium 4415Y
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 SU9400 Benchmark Check

Pentium 4415Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo SU9400 and Pentium 4415Y

Core 2 Duo SU9400

The Core 2 Duo SU9400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 August 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,596 points. Launch price was $262.

Pentium 4415Y

The Pentium 4415Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB SmartCache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,582 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo SU9400 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Pentium 4415Y's 2 cores. The Core 2 Duo SU9400 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium 4415Y uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo SU9400 scores 1,596 against the Pentium 4415Y's 1,582 — a 0.9% lead for the Core 2 Duo SU9400. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo SU9400 vs 2 MB SmartCache on the Pentium 4415Y.

Feature	Core 2 Duo SU9400	Pentium 4415Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.4 GHz	—
Base Clock	1.4 GHz	1.6 GHz+14%
L3 Cache	3 MB L2 Cache+50%	2 MB SmartCache
L2 Cache	3 MB	—
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	1,596	1,582

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo SU9400 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium 4415Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.