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Pentium 4405Y
Pentium 2129Y
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 Pentium 2129Y is on rank 590, so the Pentium 2129Y 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 Pentium 2129Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 4405Y | Pentium 2129Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 4405Y | Pentium 2129Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pentium 2129Y
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.
Pentium 2129Y
The Pentium 2129Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 1.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,502 points. Launch price was $150.
Processing Power
The Pentium 4405Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium 2129Y's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Pentium 4405Y versus 1.1 GHz on the Pentium 2129Y — a 30.8% clock advantage for the Pentium 4405Y (base: 1.5 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Pentium 4405Y uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium 2129Y uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 4405Y scores 1,490 against the Pentium 2129Y's 1,502 — a 0.8% lead for the Pentium 2129Y. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium 4405Y vs 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 2129Y.
| Feature | Pentium 4405Y | Pentium 2129Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.5 GHz+36% | 1.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz+36% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,490 | 1,502 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 4405Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium 2129Y uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 4405Y | Pentium 2129Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1515 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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