Core i7-3517U vs Pentium 4405U

Core i7-3517U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3 GHz2012

Pentium 4405U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.1 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-3517U

2 / 4

2,108

0.0%

2,122

+0.7%

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 i7-3517U is positioned at rank 340 and the Pentium 4405U is on rank 528, so the Core i7-3517U 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 i7-3517U

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

97%

#328

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

487%

#329

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

480%

#330

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

441%

#331

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

439%

#332

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

435%

#334

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

420%

#335

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

402%

#336

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

402%

#337

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

391%

#340

Core i7-3517U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4405U

#167

Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

99%

#169

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

98%

#516

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

691%

#517

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

681%

#518

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

625%

#519

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

623%

#520

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

617%

#522

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

596%

#523

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

571%

#524

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

570%

#525

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

555%

#528

Pentium 4405U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-3517U leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium 4405U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i7-3517U	Pentium 4405U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-3517U	Pentium 4405U
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 i7-3517U Benchmark Check

Pentium 4405U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3517U and Pentium 4405U

Core i7-3517U

The Core i7-3517U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,108 points. Launch price was $69.

Pentium 4405U

The Pentium 4405U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,122 points. Launch price was $161.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-3517U and Pentium 4405U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Core i7-3517U versus 2.1 GHz on the Pentium 4405U — a 35.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-3517U (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i7-3517U uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium 4405U uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-3517U scores 2,108 against the Pentium 4405U's 2,122 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium 4405U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-3517U vs 2 MB on the Pentium 4405U.

Feature	Core i7-3517U	Pentium 4405U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3 GHz+43%	2.1 GHz
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	2.1 GHz+11%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)+100%	2 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	2,108	2,122

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-3517U uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium 4405U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-3517U	Pentium 4405U
Socket	BGA1023	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i7-3517U) / not specified (Pentium 4405U). The Core i7-3517U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Pentium 4405U requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-3517U rivals AMD A10-4655M.