Pentium 1403
VS
Pentium Gold 4425Y

Pentium 1403 vs Pentium Gold 4425Y

Intel

Pentium 1403

2 Cores2 Thrd80 WW2012
VS
Intel

Pentium Gold 4425Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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 Pentium 1403 is positioned at rank 404 and the Pentium Gold 4425Y is on rank 600, so the Pentium 1403 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 Pentium 1403

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
5614%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
1060%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
942%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
727%
#271
EPYC 7401
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $450
100%
#274
EPYC 7313
MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764
97%
#275
Xeon w5-2455X
MSRP: $1039|Avg: $1049
96%
#276
Xeon w3-2425
MSRP: $529|Avg: $529
96%
#404
Pentium 1403
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#416
Xeon E3-1276 v3
MSRP: $213|Avg: $244
96%
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

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🏆 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.
InsightPentium 1403Pentium Gold 4425Y
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 32 nm)
✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium 1403 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightPentium 1403Pentium Gold 4425Y
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 1403 and Pentium Gold 4425Y

Intel

Pentium 1403

The Pentium 1403 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 5 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,851 points. Launch price was $69.

Intel

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.

Processing Power

The Pentium 1403 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Pentium Gold 4425Y's 2 cores. The Pentium Gold 4425Y is built on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium 1403 scores 1,851 against the Pentium Gold 4425Y's 1,854 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium Gold 4425Y. L3 cache: 5 MB on the Pentium 1403 vs 2 MB on the Pentium Gold 4425Y.

FeaturePentium 1403Pentium Gold 4425Y
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 4
Boost Clock
1.7 GHz
Base Clock
2.6 GHz+53%
1.7 GHz
L3 Cache
5 MB+150%
2 MB
L2 Cache
512 kB
Process
32 nm
14 nm-56%
Architecture
Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark
1,851
1,854