FX-7500 vs Pentium Gold 4417U

FX-7500

4 Cores4 Thrd19 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2014

Pentium Gold 4417U

2 Cores4 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

FX-7500

4 / 4

3,209

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Pentium Gold 4417U

2 / 4

3,240

+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 FX-7500 is positioned at rank 668 and the Pentium Gold 4417U is on rank 193, so the Pentium Gold 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 FX-7500

#656

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

914%

#657

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

901%

#658

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

827%

#659

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

823%

#660

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

816%

#662

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

788%

#663

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

755%

#664

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

754%

#665

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

734%

#668

FX-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

100%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Gold 4417U

#180

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

362%

#181

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

357%

#182

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

328%

#183

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

326%

#184

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

323%

#186

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

312%

#187

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

299%

#188

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

299%

#189

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

291%

#193

Pentium Gold 4417U

MSRP: $161|Avg: N/A

100%

#194

Atom N475

MSRP: $75|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 Gold 4417U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	FX-7500	Pentium Gold 4417U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($25)	⚠️ Higher cost ($161)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FX-7500 (2014) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR3-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	FX-7500	Pentium Gold 4417U
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+538%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($25)	⚠️ Higher cost ($161)

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.

FX-7500 Benchmark Check

Pentium Gold 4417U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FX-7500 and Pentium Gold 4417U

FX-7500

The FX-7500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 19 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,209 points. Launch price was $69.

Pentium Gold 4417U

The Pentium Gold 4417U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 February 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,240 points. Launch price was $161.

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Processing Power

The FX-7500 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Gold 4417U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the FX-7500 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the FX-7500 versus 2.3 GHz on the Pentium Gold 4417U — a 35.7% clock advantage for the FX-7500 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The FX-7500 uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium Gold 4417U uses Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the FX-7500 scores 3,209 against the Pentium Gold 4417U's 3,240 — a 1% lead for the Pentium Gold 4417U.

Feature	FX-7500	Pentium Gold 4417U
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz+43%	2.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.3 GHz+10%
L3 Cache	—	2 MB
L2 Cache	4096 kB+300%	1 MB
Process	28 nm	14 nm-50%
Architecture	Kaveri (2014−2015)	Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019)
PassMark	3,209	3,240

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Memory & Platform

The FX-7500 uses the FP3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold 4417U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	FX-7500	Pentium Gold 4417U
Socket	FP3	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	8	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (FX-7500) / not specified (Pentium Gold 4417U). The FX-7500 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7), while the Pentium Gold 4417U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: FX-7500 targets Mobile.