Core i3-2377M vs Pentium Gold 4425Y

Core i3-2377M

2 Cores4 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2012

Pentium Gold 4425Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-2377M

2 / 4

1,850

0.0%

1,854

+0.2%

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 i3-2377M is positioned at rank 1151 and the Pentium Gold 4425Y is on rank 600, so the Pentium Gold 4425Y 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 i3-2377M

#1139

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3965%

#1140

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3907%

#1141

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3586%

#1142

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3570%

#1143

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3538%

#1145

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3416%

#1146

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3276%

#1147

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3270%

#1148

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3182%

#1151

Core i3-2377M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

100%

#1152

Core 2 Duo E8435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $74

99%

#1153

Celeron M 723

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

99%

#1154

Core M-5Y51

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1155

Core i7-3517UE

MSRP: $330|Avg: $35

98%

#1156

Pentium N3530

MSRP: $161|Avg: $20

97%

#1158

Core i3-330E

MSRP: $177|Avg: $89

96%

#1159

Core i7-2640M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

96%

#1160

Core M-5Y71

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1162

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

95%

#1164

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

93%

#1165

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

92%

#1166

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Gold 4425Y

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

100%

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#588

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

791%

#589

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

780%

#590

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

716%

#591

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

713%

#592

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

706%

#594

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

682%

#595

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

654%

#596

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

653%

#597

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

635%

#600

Pentium Gold 4425Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#608

Ryzen AI 5 330

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium Gold 4425Y (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-2377M	Pentium Gold 4425Y
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-2377M (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-2377M	Pentium Gold 4425Y
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)	✅ 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 i3-2377M Benchmark Check

Pentium Gold 4425Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-2377M and Pentium Gold 4425Y

Core i3-2377M

The Core i3-2377M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,850 points. Launch price was $250.

Pentium Gold 4425Y

The Pentium Gold 4425Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 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: 1,854 points. Launch price was $161.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-2377M and Pentium Gold 4425Y share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Core i3-2377M versus 1.7 GHz on the Pentium Gold 4425Y — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold 4425Y (base: 1.5 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Core i3-2377M uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Gold 4425Y uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-2377M scores 1,850 against the Pentium Gold 4425Y's 1,854 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium Gold 4425Y. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-2377M vs 2 MB on the Pentium Gold 4425Y.

Feature	Core i3-2377M	Pentium Gold 4425Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.5 GHz	1.7 GHz+13%
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	1.7 GHz+13%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)+50%	2 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	1,850	1,854
Geekbench 6 Single	238	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	546	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-2377M uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Gold 4425Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-2377M	Pentium Gold 4425Y
Socket	BGA1023	FCBGA1515
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-2377M) / not specified (Pentium Gold 4425Y). The Core i3-2377M includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the Pentium Gold 4425Y requires a dedicated GPU.