CPU
GPU
Pentium 4405Y
C-60
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 4405Y is positioned at rank 910 and the C-60 is on rank 704, so the C-60 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4405Y
Performance Per Dollar C-60
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 4405Y | C-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ontario (2011−2012) / 40 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 4405Y | C-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
Performance Check
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 4405Y and C-60
Pentium 4405Y
The Pentium 4405Y 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 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 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: 1,490 points. Launch price was $161.
C-60
The C-60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 August 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Ontario (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 1.33 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR3 Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,483 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium 4405Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the C-60's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Pentium 4405Y versus 1.33 GHz on the C-60 — a 12% clock advantage for the Pentium 4405Y (base: 1.5 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Pentium 4405Y uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (14 nm), while the C-60 uses Ontario (2011−2012) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 4405Y scores 1,490 against the C-60's 1,483 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium 4405Y. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium 4405Y vs 0 kB on the C-60.
| Feature | Pentium 4405Y | C-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.5 GHz+13% | 1.33 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz+50% | 1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-65% | 40 nm |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Ontario (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,490 | 1,483 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 4405Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the C-60 uses FT1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 4405Y | C-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1515 | FT1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 4 |
Advanced Features
The C-60 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6290), while the Pentium 4405Y requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Pentium 4405Y | C-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 6290 |
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