
Pentium 4405Y vs Pentium G860

Pentium 4405Y

Pentium G860
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 G860 is on rank 861, so the Pentium G860 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 G860
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 4405Y | Pentium G860 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($36) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 4405Y | Pentium G860 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($36) |
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.

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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 4405Y and Pentium G860

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 G860
The Pentium G860 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,485 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
The Pentium 4405Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium G860's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Pentium 4405Y versus 3 GHz on the Pentium G860 — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Pentium G860 (base: 1.5 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Pentium 4405Y uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium G860 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 4405Y scores 1,490 against the Pentium G860's 1,485 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium 4405Y. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium 4405Y vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G860.
| Feature | Pentium 4405Y | Pentium G860 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.5 GHz | 3 GHz+100% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 3 GHz+100% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,490 | 1,485 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 4405Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G860 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 4405Y | Pentium G860 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1515 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium 4405Y) / VT-x (Pentium G860). The Pentium G860 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics), while the Pentium 4405Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G860 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Pentium 4405Y | Pentium G860 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
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