Pentium 4417U vs Athlon II X4 635

Pentium 4417U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WW2019

Athlon II X4 635

4 Cores4 Thrd95 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium 4417U

2 / 4

2,260

+0.5%

2,248

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 Athlon II X4 635 is on rank 1069, 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 Athlon II X4 635

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

55465%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

52409%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

38053%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

11464%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

9081%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

7944%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

4550%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

4490%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

4089%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

4088%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

4043%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

3933%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

3878%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

3863%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

3828%

#1068

Core 2 Duo E6750

MSRP: $183|Avg: $15

100%

#1069

Athlon II X4 635

MSRP: $400|Avg: $250

100%

#1070

Core i7-940

MSRP: $562|Avg: $90

96%

#1071

Celeron 2.40

MSRP: $69|Avg: $13

89%

#1072

Sempron 2800+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $29

88%

#1073

Athlon 64 3100+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

85%

#1074

Sempron 3600+

MSRP: $105|Avg: $20

82%

#1075

Celeron 2.80

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

76%

#1076

Athlon 64 X2 6000+

MSRP: $450|Avg: $20

72%

#1077

Athlon 64 3600+

MSRP: $149|Avg: $15

71%

#1078

Core 2 Quad Q6700

MSRP: $530|Avg: $50

70%

#1079

Athlon 64 2600+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

70%

#1080

Celeron 2.20

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

69%

#1081

Athlon 64 X2 5200+

MSRP: $420|Avg: $15

64%

#1082

Athlon 64 X2 4000+

MSRP: $328|Avg: $10

64%

#1083

Core i7-975

MSRP: $999|Avg: $50

63%

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	Athlon II X4 635
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)
Longevity	✨ Modern (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon II X4 635 (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium 4417U	Athlon II X4 635
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)

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

Athlon II X4 635 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 4417U and Athlon II X4 635

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.

Athlon II X4 635

The Athlon II X4 635 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 25 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 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: 2,248 points. Launch price was $70.

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Processing Power

The Pentium 4417U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon II X4 635 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon II X4 635 has 2 more cores. The Pentium 4417U uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon II X4 635 uses Propus (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 4417U scores 2,260 against the Athlon II X4 635's 2,248 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium 4417U. L3 cache: 2 MB SmartCache on the Pentium 4417U vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X4 635.

Feature	Pentium 4417U	Athlon II X4 635
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	—	2.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.9 GHz+26%
L3 Cache	2 MB SmartCache	0 kB
L2 Cache	—	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Propus (2009−2011)
PassMark	2,260	2,248
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	658
Geekbench 6 Single	—	180
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	550

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium 4417U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X4 635 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium 4417U	Athlon II X4 635
Socket	BGA1356	AM3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333 / DDR2-1066
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16