Pentium 4405U vs Core 2 Duo P7350

Pentium 4405U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.1 GHz2015

Core 2 Duo P7350

2 Cores2 Thrd3 WWMax: 2 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium 4405U

2 / 4

2,122

0.0%

2,140

+0.8%

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 4405U is positioned at rank 528 and the Core 2 Duo P7350 is on rank 255, so the Core 2 Duo P7350 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 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 Per Dollar Core 2 Duo P7350

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

97%

#243

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

411%

#244

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

405%

#245

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

372%

#246

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

370%

#247

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

367%

#249

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

354%

#250

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

340%

#251

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

339%

#252

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

330%

#255

Core 2 Duo P7350

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 4405U (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium 4405U	Core 2 Duo P7350
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo P7350 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium 4405U	Core 2 Duo P7350
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.

Pentium 4405U Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo P7350 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 4405U and Core 2 Duo P7350

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.

Core 2 Duo P7350

The Core 2 Duo P7350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,140 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

The Pentium 4405U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core 2 Duo P7350's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Pentium 4405U versus 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo P7350 — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Pentium 4405U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Pentium 4405U uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 2 Duo P7350 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 4405U scores 2,122 against the Core 2 Duo P7350's 2,140 — a 0.8% lead for the Core 2 Duo P7350. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium 4405U vs 3 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo P7350.

Feature	Pentium 4405U	Core 2 Duo P7350
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.1 GHz+5%	2 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz+5%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB	3 MB L2 Cache+50%
L2 Cache	512 kB	3 MB+500%
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	2,122	2,140

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium 4405U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo P7350 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.