CPU
GPU
Pentium 4415Y
Athlon II X3 425
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 4415Y is positioned at rank 674 and the Athlon II X3 425 is on rank 792, so the Pentium 4415Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4415Y
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X3 425
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 4415Y | Athlon II X3 425 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 4415Y | Athlon II X3 425 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
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 4415Y and Athlon II X3 425
Pentium 4415Y
The Pentium 4415Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB SmartCache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,582 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon II X3 425
The Athlon II X3 425 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 October 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,595 points. Launch price was $42.
Processing Power
The Pentium 4415Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon II X3 425 offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Athlon II X3 425 has 1 more core. The Pentium 4415Y uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon II X3 425 uses Rana (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 4415Y scores 1,582 against the Athlon II X3 425's 1,595 — a 0.8% lead for the Athlon II X3 425. L3 cache: 2 MB SmartCache on the Pentium 4415Y vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X3 425.
| Feature | Pentium 4415Y | Athlon II X3 425 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 3 / 3+50% |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.7 GHz+69% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB SmartCache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Rana (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,582 | 1,595 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 4415Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X3 425 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 4415Y | Athlon II X3 425 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1515 | AM3 |
| 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 | — | 0 |
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