CPU
GPU
Pentium 4405Y
Core i3-380UM
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 Core i3-380UM is on rank 225, so the Core i3-380UM 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 Core i3-380UM
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 4405Y | Core i3-380UM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 4405Y | Core i3-380UM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Core i3-380UM
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.
Core i3-380UM
The Core i3-380UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.33 GHz, with boost up to 0.03 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,502 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium 4405Y and Core i3-380UM share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Pentium 4405Y versus 0.03 GHz on the Core i3-380UM — a 192.2% clock advantage for the Pentium 4405Y (base: 1.5 GHz vs 1.33 GHz). The Pentium 4405Y uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-380UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 4405Y scores 1,490 against the Core i3-380UM's 1,502 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i3-380UM. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium 4405Y vs 3 MB on the Core i3-380UM.
| Feature | Pentium 4405Y | Core i3-380UM |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.5 GHz+4900% | 0.03 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz+13% | 1.33 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512 kB |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Arrandale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,490 | 1,502 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 199 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 451 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 4405Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-380UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 4405Y | Core i3-380UM |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1515 | BGA1288 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium 4405Y) / No (Core i3-380UM). The Core i3-380UM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Pentium 4405Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-380UM targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i3-380UM rivals Athlon Silver 3050U.
| Feature | Pentium 4405Y | Core i3-380UM |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | No |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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