Core i5-650 vs Pentium 4417U

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 i5-650 is positioned at rank 946 and the Pentium 4417U is on rank 497, so the Pentium 4417U 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 i5-650

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

24334%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

22993%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

16695%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5029%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3984%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3485%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1996%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1970%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1794%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1794%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1774%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1726%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1702%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1695%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1679%

#946

Core i5-650

MSRP: $176|Avg: $22

100%

#947

A10-6790B

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

99%

#948

Phenom X3 8600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

99%

#949

Core i3-6100TE

MSRP: $250|Avg: $90

98%

#950

FX-4320

MSRP: $250|Avg: $100

98%

#951

Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition

MSRP: $990|Avg: $150

98%

#952

Celeron E1200

MSRP: $53|Avg: $98

98%

#954

Core i5-660

MSRP: $196|Avg: $150

97%

#955

Athlon II X2 250

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

97%

#956

Core i3-2120T

MSRP: $127|Avg: $38

96%

#957

Phenom II X3 720

MSRP: $130|Avg: $64

96%

#958

Pentium E6300

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

96%

#959

Core i5-661

MSRP: $196|Avg: $40

95%

#960

Core i3-4150

MSRP: $281|Avg: $70

95%

#961

Core i5-750

MSRP: $210|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4417U

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

98%

#485

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

649%

#486

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

640%

#487

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

587%

#488

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

585%

#489

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

579%

#491

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

559%

#492

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

536%

#493

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

535%

#494

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

521%

#497

Pentium 4417U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 4417U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-650	Pentium 4417U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($22)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-650 (2010) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-650	Pentium 4417U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($22)	✅ 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 i5-650 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-650 and Pentium 4417U

Core i5-650

The Core i5-650 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.46 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,254 points. Launch price was $35.

Pentium 4417U

The Pentium 4417U 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: 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB SmartCache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,260 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-650 and Pentium 4417U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. The Core i5-650 uses the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium 4417U uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-650 scores 2,254 against the Pentium 4417U's 2,260 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium 4417U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i5-650 vs 2 MB SmartCache on the Pentium 4417U.

Feature	Core i5-650	Pentium 4417U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.46 GHz	—
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+39%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)+100%	2 MB SmartCache
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	—
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Clarkdale (2010−2011)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	2,254	2,260

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-650 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 4417U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.