Pentium 4417U vs A10-8700P

Pentium 4417U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WW2019

A10-8700P

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium 4417U

2 / 4

2,260

+0.3%

2,254

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 4417U is positioned at rank 497 and the A10-8700P is on rank 978, so the Pentium 4417U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4417U

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

98%

#485

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

649%

#486

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

640%

#487

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

587%

#488

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

585%

#489

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

579%

#491

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

559%

#492

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

536%

#493

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

535%

#494

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

521%

#497

Pentium 4417U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A10-8700P

#966

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1952%

#967

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1923%

#968

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1766%

#969

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1758%

#970

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1742%

#972

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1682%

#973

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1613%

#974

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1610%

#975

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1567%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#982

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#986

Pro A8-8600B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

98%

#991

Pentium 8500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

96%

#992

A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium 4417U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium 4417U	A10-8700P
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)
Longevity	✨ Modern (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A10-8700P (2015) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR3-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium 4417U	A10-8700P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Pentium 4417U Benchmark Check

A10-8700P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 4417U and A10-8700P

Pentium 4417U

The Pentium 4417U 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: 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB SmartCache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,260 points. Launch price was $69.

A10-8700P

The A10-8700P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,254 points. Launch price was $130.

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Processing Power

The Pentium 4417U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A10-8700P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-8700P has 2 more cores. The Pentium 4417U uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (14 nm), while the A10-8700P uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 4417U scores 2,260 against the A10-8700P's 2,254 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium 4417U.

Feature	Pentium 4417U	A10-8700P
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	—	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+28%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB SmartCache	—
L2 Cache	—	2048 kB
Process	14 nm-50%	28 nm
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Carrizo (2015−2018)
PassMark	2,260	2,254
Geekbench 6 Single	—	480
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,000

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium 4417U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-8700P uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium 4417U	A10-8700P
Socket	BGA1356	FP4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium 4417U) / AMD-V (A10-8700P). The A10-8700P includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Pentium 4417U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-8700P targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-8700P rivals Core i5-5200U.