Pentium 4417U vs Core 2 Duo T6570

Pentium 4417U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WW2019

Core 2 Duo T6570

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.1 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium 4417U

2 / 4

2,260

0.0%

2,274

+0.6%

Celeron 847

Core i3-530

Pentium Dual Core T2390

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 Core 2 Duo T6570 is on rank 222, so the Core 2 Duo T6570 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 Core 2 Duo T6570

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#210

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

387%

#211

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

381%

#212

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

350%

#213

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

349%

#214

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

345%

#216

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

334%

#217

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

320%

#218

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

319%

#219

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

311%

#222

Core 2 Duo T6570

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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	Core 2 Duo T6570
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo T6570 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium 4417U	Core 2 Duo T6570
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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

Core 2 Duo T6570 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 4417U and Core 2 Duo T6570

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.

Core 2 Duo T6570

The Core 2 Duo T6570 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,274 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

The Pentium 4417U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core 2 Duo T6570's 2 cores. The Pentium 4417U uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T6570 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 4417U scores 2,260 against the Core 2 Duo T6570's 2,274 — a 0.6% lead for the Core 2 Duo T6570. L3 cache: 2 MB SmartCache on the Pentium 4417U vs 2 MB on the Core 2 Duo T6570.

Feature	Pentium 4417U	Core 2 Duo T6570
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	—	2.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+10%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB SmartCache	2 MB
L2 Cache	—	2 MB
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	2,260	2,274
Geekbench 6 Single	—	246

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium 4417U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo T6570 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium 4417U	Core 2 Duo T6570
Socket	BGA1356	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1066
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium 4417U) / VT-x (Core 2 Duo T6570). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T6570 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T6570 rivals Athlon Silver 3050U.